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Leading-tone 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 diminished triad built on the seventh scale degree (vii°); in root position, it must resolve directly to root-position I.

AP course connection

Topic 3.2: 3.2 Diatonic Chords and Roman Numerals

Unit 3

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