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What is augmented triad on piano?
An augmented triad is a chord, made up of two major thirds (an augmented fifth). The term augmented triad arises from an augmented triad being considered a major chord whose top note (fifth) is raised. When using popular-music symbols, it is indicated by the symbol "+" or "aug".
What makes up an augmented triad?
An augmented chord is a triad with a sharpened fifth – that is, a fifth note, raised one semitone. So an augmented C would play C – E – G#. This sharpening of the major C triad transforms the character from a happy, clean major chord.
What does triad mean in piano?
Triad, in music, a chord made up of three tones, called chord factors, of the diatonic scale: root, third, and fifth.
