Suspended chord
A suspended chord replaces the third of a triad with a second or fourth, creating an open, unresolved sound. It is common in pop, rock, and jazz and often resolves back to a major or minor chord.
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Augmented chord
An augmented chord is a triad built from a root, a major third, and an augmented (raised) fifth, producing a distinctive, tense sound used in many musical styles.
Diminished chord
A diminished chord is a triad built from two minor thirds stacked together, producing a tense, unresolved sound. It appears frequently in Western harmony as a passing or leading‑tone chord and is essential for creating chromatic movement.