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Blackadder chord

Blackadder chord noun: a 4-note chord, popularly used in Japanese music, particularly J-pop.

Noun

Blackadder chord (plural Blackadder chords)

  1. A 4-note chord, popularly used in Japanese music, particularly J-pop.
    Synonyms:
    Ikisugi chord, Japanese sixth

Synonyms of Blackadder chord

Forms of Blackadder chord

pluralBlackadder chords

Origin of Blackadder chord

Introduced by YouTuber Joshua Taipale of Ongaku Concept in a 2017 video, coined by a subscriber of his. According to him, the name was chosen as it "sounds cool", arguing that is the reason why composers use the chord.

Questions about Blackadder chord

What does Blackadder chord mean?
Blackadder chord means a 4-note chord, popularly used in Japanese music, particularly J-pop.
What part of speech is Blackadder chord?
Blackadder chord is a noun.
What is the plural of Blackadder chord?
The plural of Blackadder chord is Blackadder chords.

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