Dyad (music)

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All dyads within an octave on C. Play

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notes or pitches[1] that, in particular contexts, may imply a chord
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Dyads can be classified by the interval between the notes.[2] For example, the interval between C and E is a major third, which can imply a C major chord, made up of the notes C, E and G.[3] When the pitches of a dyad occur in succession, they form a melodic interval. When they occur simultaneously, they form a harmonic interval.

In a triadic context chords with omitted thirds may be considered "indeterminate" triads.[4] Play
Melodic and harmonic intervals, respectively above and below. Play

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