Iii (en. Iii)

/i.i.i/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A chord made up of three distinct notes.
The iii chord is crucial in harmonic progression.
L'accord iii est crucial dans la progression harmonique.
A sequence of three elements or parts.
The iii motif recurs throughout the composition.
Le motif iii se répète tout au long de la composition.

Etymology

The term 'iii' comes from the musical notation indicating a three-note chord.

Common Phrases and Expressions

major iii
A major chord made up of three notes.
iii majeur
iii sequence
A sequence of three parts in a piece of music.
suite iii
iii harmony
The harmony created by a three-note chord.
harmonie iii

Related Words

triad
A set of three notes played together.
triade
chord
The combination of several musical notes.
accord
note
A symbol representing a sound in music.
note

Slang Meanings

Used in musical jargon to specify a particular chord.
Musicians often talk about a iii to discuss harmonic structure.
Les musiciens parlent souvent d'un iii pour discuter de la structure harmonique.
Informal reference to a group of three people.
They call it the iii trio of musicians.
On l'appelle le trio iii des musiciens.