Chord Characteristics
Every chord has certain characteristics, which include:
- Number of pitch classes (distinct notes without respect to octave) that constitute the chord.
- Scale degree of the root note
- Position or inversion of the chord
- General type of intervals it contains: for example seconds, thirds, or fourths
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