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Root doubling

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

The convention of assigning the root of a triad to multiple voices or parts as the preferred doubling choice when voice leading permits.

AP course connection

Topic 4.2: 4.2 SATB Voice Leading

Unit 4

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