A G Major chord is a triad consisting of the notes G, B, and D played together. It is a major chord because it has a major third interval between the root (G) and the third (B).
Triad: A triad is a chord consisting of three notes stacked in thirds.
Root: The root is the starting note or foundation of a chord or key.
Major Third Interval: A major third interval consists of two whole steps or four half steps between two notes.
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