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uninverted

uninverted

8.7
A chord that has its main note in the lowest position
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnɪnˈvɜrtɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : en posición fundamental
  • The teacher explained that a chord is uninverted when the root note is in the bass.

Examples

  • In this exercise, play the triad uninverted before trying any inversions.

  • An uninverted chord sounds more stable.

  • The composer preferred the uninverted chords to create a strong harmonic foundation.

  • The chord is uninverted in this section of the piece.

  • The teacher explained that a chord is uninverted when the root note is in the bass.

  • In this exercise, play the triad uninverted before trying any inversions.

  • The composer preferred the uninverted chords to create a strong harmonic foundation.

Antonyms

inverted
4.8

Placed or turned so the top and bottom are swapped

How Inverted

inverted
4.8
uninverted
  • Specialized
8.7

Surface Forms

uninverted positive

Morphology

uninverted = inverted (transparent) = un + invert + ed

Morphologically straightforward: 'un-' negates the adjective 'inverted'; in music this yields 'not inverted' (root position).

Etymology

Uninverted comes from un- 'not' and inverted 'turned', and in music this means the chord is not turned so the root note stays in the bass. So an uninverted chord is in its normal 'root' position.