5th grade NSF Triads

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What is a triad in music?

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A triad is a set of three notes that can be stacked in thirds. It is the basic building block of harmony.

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What are the three types of triads?

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The three types of triads are major, minor, and diminished.

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How do you form a major triad?

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A major triad is formed by taking the root note, the major third above the root, and the perfect fifth above the root.

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What is a minor triad?

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A minor triad consists of the root note, a minor third above the root, and a perfect fifth above the root.

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What is a diminished triad?

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A diminished triad is made up of the root note, a minor third above the root, and a diminished fifth above the root.

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What is the interval of a major third?

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A major third consists of four half steps (semitones) between two notes.

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What is the interval of a minor third?

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A minor third consists of three half steps (semitones) between two notes.

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What is the interval of a perfect fifth?

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A perfect fifth consists of seven half steps (semitones) between two notes.

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How many notes are in a triad?

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A triad consists of three notes.

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Can a triad be played in different inversions?

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Yes, a triad can be played in different inversions, which change the order of the notes.