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noun
A 4-note chord, popularly used in Japanese music, particularly J-pop.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: Ikisugi chord, Japanese sixth
Antonyms: none provided
History
Introduced by YouTuber Joshua Taipale of Ongaku Concept in a 2017 video, coined by a subscriber of his. According to him, the name was chosen as it "sounds cool", arguing that is the reason why composers use the chord.
Across languages
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