3.1 Triads

• Match the triad type with its intervals from the root:

  Major Triad ↔️ Major Third + Perfect Fifth

  Minor Triad ↔️ Minor Third + Perfect Fifth

  Augmented Triad ↔️ Major Third + Augmented Fifth

  Diminished Triad ↔️ Minor Third + Diminished Fifth
• The C minor triad consists of the notes C, Eb, and G
• What are the four primary types of triads?

  Major, Minor, Augmented, Diminished
• Match the triad type with its characteristic sound:

  Major ↔️ Bright, stable

  Minor ↔️ Dark, slightly tense

  Augmented ↔️ Unstable, expanding sound

  Diminished ↔️ Highly dissonant, unstable
• In a major triad, the interval from the root to the third is a major
• What is the sound quality of major triads?

  Bright and stable
• The C minor triad contains the notes C, Eb, and G
• What intervals are present in an augmented triad?

  Major Third + Augmented Fifth
• A major triad consists of a major third and a perfect fifth
• What intervals are in an augmented triad?

  Major third and augmented fifth
• What notes are in a C major triad?

  C-E-G
• What is the augmented fifth in the C augmented triad?

  G#
• Match the triad type with its intervals from the root:

  Major Triad ↔️ Major Third + Perfect Fifth

  Minor Triad ↔️ Minor Third + Perfect Fifth

  Augmented Triad ↔️ Major Third + Augmented Fifth

  Diminished Triad ↔️ Minor Third + Diminished Fifth
• A triad is a three-note chord built on a root, third, and fifth
• What notes are in a C minor triad?

  C-Eb-G
• What notes are in a C diminished triad?

  C-Eb-Gb
• Match the triad type with its interval structure.

  Major Triad ↔️ Major 3rd + Perfect 5th

  Minor Triad ↔️ Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th

  Augmented Triad ↔️ Major 3rd + Augmented 5th

  Diminished Triad ↔️ Minor 3rd + Diminished 5th
• A triad inversion occurs when the lowest note is not the root
• In first inversion, the third of the triad is the lowest note.


  True
• What is the lowest note in a first inversion of a C major triad?

  E
• In second inversion, the fifth of the triad is the lowest note.


  True
• How can you quickly identify the type and inversion of a triad in music?

  Analyze intervals and lowest note
• Recognizing triad inversions is essential for understanding musical harmony.

  True
• What is a triad defined as?

  Three-note chord
• A diminished triad includes a minor third and a diminished fifth
• A major triad consists of a major third and a perfect fifth.


  True
• A minor triad includes a minor third and an augmented fifth.

  False
• What are the intervals from the root in a major triad?

  Major Third + Perfect Fifth
• What are the intervals from the root in a diminished triad?

  Minor Third + Diminished Fifth
• The C major triad consists of the notes C, E, and G
• A minor triad includes a minor third and a perfect fifth.


  True
• An augmented triad includes a major third and an augmented fifth.


  True
• What is a triad composed of?

  Root, third, and fifth
• A minor triad has a dark and slightly tense sound.


  True
• A major triad includes a root, a major third, and a perfect fifth
• The C minor triad contains the notes C-Eb-G.


  True
• Diminished triads are often used to create tension and lead to resolution
• What triad is identified by the notes C-E-G#?

  Augmented triad
• The C major triad consists of a major third and a perfect fifth.

  True
• Match the triad type with its intervals and example:

  Major Triad ↔️ Major Third + Perfect Fifth | C-E-G

  Minor Triad ↔️ Minor Third + Perfect Fifth | C-Eb-G

  Augmented Triad ↔️ Major Third + Augmented Fifth | C-E-G#

  Diminished Triad ↔️ Minor Third + Diminished Fifth | C-Eb-Gb