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seventh chord

/ˈsɛvənθ kɔːrd/

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/ˈsɛvənθ kɔːrd/C1formalart
  • ruМузыкальный аккорд, состоящий из трезвучия с добавленной септимой (интервалом в семь ступеней) над основным тоном, часто используемый в джазе, блюзе и классической гармонии.

A musical chord consisting of a triad with an added seventh interval above the root, commonly used in jazz, blues, and classical harmony.

  1. Musical chordB2formal

    A chord consisting of a triad plus a seventh interval above the root, commonly used in harmony.

    ruСептаккорд

    • The dominant seventh chord is essential in blues music.
    • She played a beautiful seventh chord on the piano.
    • Jazz musicians often use extended seventh chords.