In music theory, a "root" chord refers to a chord that is built on the root note of a scale or key. The root note is the fundamental note upon which the chord is constructed and is typically the lowest note when the chord is played in its root position. For example, in a C major chord, the root note is C. The chord itself consists of the root (C), the third (E), and the fifth (G).
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