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Picardy third

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A major third in the final tonic chord of a minor-key passage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: tierce de Picardie

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: Picardin terssi — final major third
  • French: tierce picarde — final major third
  • Polish: tercja pikardyjska — final major third