Dyad (music)

In music, a dyad (less commonly, diad) is a set of two notes or pitches.^[1] The notes of a dyad can be played simultaneously or in succession. Notes played in succession form a melodic interval; notes played simultaneously form a harmonic interval.

Dyads can be classified by the interval between the notes.^[2] For example, the interval between C and E (four half steps) is a major third, which can imply a C major chord, made up of the notes C, E and G.^[3]

References

^ Harnsberger, Lindsey C. (1997). "dyad". Essential Dictionary of Music: Definitions, Composers, Theory, Instrument & Vocal Ranges. Los Angeles: Alfred Publishing. p. 47. ISBN 0-88284-728-7. OCLC 35172595. Retrieved 24 February 2009.
^ "Intervals and dyads – Open Music Theory". Open Music Theory. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
^ Young, Doug (2008). Mel Bay Presents Understanding DADGAD, p.53. ISBN 978-0-7866-7641-5.
^ Benjamin, et al. (2008). Techniques and Materials of Music, p.191. ISBN 0-495-50054-2.

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[1] Harnsberger, Lindsey C. (1997). "dyad". Essential Dictionary of Music: Definitions, Composers, Theory, Instrument & Vocal Ranges. Los Angeles: Alfred Publishing. p. 47. ISBN 0-88284-728-7. OCLC 35172595. Retrieved 24 February 2009.

[2] "Intervals and dyads – Open Music Theory". Open Music Theory. Retrieved 2015-12-06.

[3] Young, Doug (2008). Mel Bay Presents Understanding DADGAD, p.53. ISBN 978-0-7866-7641-5.

[Benjamin-4] Benjamin, et al. (2008). Techniques and Materials of Music, p.191. ISBN 0-495-50054-2.

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