SEVENTH CHORD AND ITS TYPES. DOMINANT SEVENTH CHORD

Authors

  • Sobirova Oygul Alimovna (PhD) Assistant-teacher at Kokand SU
  • Valiyeva Nigina Zohid kizi Student of the Music education department

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

seventh chord, dominant seventh chord, harmony, tonality, intervals, chord resolution, tonic, dominant, harmonic function, music theory.

Abstract

This article examines the theoretical foundations and musical significance of seventh chords as one of the essential elements of harmonic language in music theory. The study provides detailed information about the structure of seventh chords, their intervallic composition, classification, and functional role within tonal harmony. Particular attention is given to the dominant seventh chord, which occupies a central place in classical harmonic systems due to its strong tendency toward tonal resolution. The article analyzes the formation of seventh chords through the addition of a third above triads and explains the specific characteristics of major seventh, minor seventh, dominant seventh, half-diminished seventh, and diminished seventh chords. Their acoustic qualities, emotional expressiveness, and practical applications in musical composition are discussed from both theoretical and artistic perspectives.

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Published

2026-05-07

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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SEVENTH CHORD AND ITS TYPES. DOMINANT SEVENTH CHORD. (2026). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 5(5), 501-504. https://doi.org/10.55640/

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