Picardy third


nounMusic.
  1. a major third in the final tonic chord of a composition written in a minor key.

Origin of Picardy third

1
Translation of French tierce de Picardy

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British Dictionary definitions for Picardy third

Picardy third

noun
  1. music a major chord used in the final chord of a piece of music in the minor mode: Also called: tierce de Picardie

Origin of Picardy third

1
translation of French tierce de Picardie, from its use in the church music of Picardy

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