Fully Diminished Chord

Diminished Seventh Chord: A diminished seventh chord is another name for a fully diminished chord. It consists of four notes with stacked minor thirds.

Chromaticism: Chromaticism refers to the use of pitches outside the diatonic scale. Fully diminished chords are often employed as chromatic passing chords or for added color in compositions.

Voice Leading: Voice leading involves how individual melodic lines move from one chord to another. Understanding voice leading helps composers create smooth transitions between fully diminished chords and other harmonies.