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Inverted triad

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A triad in which a chord member other than the root is in the bass, requiring complete spelling of all three chord members in written voice leading.

AP course connection

Topic 3.3: 3.3 Chord Inversions and Figures: Introduction to Figured Bass

Unit 3

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