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triad

 

[ หˆtraษชรฆd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A group of three notes played or sung together to form a chord.

Synonyms

chord, three-note chord, trio

Examples of usage

  • The triad in the final cadence created a sense of resolution.
  • She played a beautiful triad on the piano.
  • The harmony was enriched by the use of triads.
Context #2 | Noun

society

A group of three powerful people or countries working together to achieve a common goal.

Synonyms

coalition, trio, triumvirate

Examples of usage

  • The political triad successfully passed the new legislation.
  • The triad of companies collaborated on the project.
  • The triad of leaders negotiated a peace agreement.

Translations

Translations of the word "triad" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trรญade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Triade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ triad

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ั–ะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ triada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‰ไฝไธ€ไฝ“ (ใ•ใ‚“ใฟใ„ใฃใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท triade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trรญada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท triad

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ผํ•ฉ (์‚ผํ•ฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู„ุงุซูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ triรกda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triรกda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰ๅˆไผš (sฤnhรฉhuรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ triada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรญeining

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะธะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ triada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trรญada

Etymology

The word 'triad' originated from the Greek word 'triados', meaning 'threefold'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from music theory to political alliances. The concept of triads has been significant in Western music theory, where it represents a fundamental building block of harmony. In social and political contexts, triads have been formed to consolidate power and achieve collective goals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,116, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.