unaugmented
- adjective
- /ˌʌnɔːˈɡmɛntɪd/
- Specialized
:
no aumentado
- The piece begins with an unaugmented triad, giving it a simple and clear sound.
Examples
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The composer chose an unaugmented chord to retain the piece's traditional sound.
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He played an unaugmented interval to maintain the traditional harmony.
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Many folk melodies use only unaugmented chords to preserve their original character.
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The unaugmented chord sounds very harmonious.
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An unaugmented interval is essential for this piece.
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In classical music, an unaugmented interval is important for achieving the correct tonal balance.
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Many genres, like folk and classical, often feature unaugmented chords for their straightforward beauty.
Antonyms
How Augmented
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unaugmented comes from the parts un- 'not' and augment 'to make larger or add'. In music, an 'augmented' interval is made wider by a small step, so unaugmented means the interval or chord stays at the normal size and is 'not made larger'.
