Third inversion seventh chord
Definition
A third inversion seventh chord is a four-note chord where the seventh scale degree is in the bass, and the other three notes are stacked above it in thirds.
Analogy
Imagine a group of friends standing on top of each other's shoulders to form a human pyramid. The person at the bottom, supporting everyone else, represents the seventh scale degree in a third inversion seventh chord.
Related terms
Root position triad: A three-note chord where the root note is in the bass and the other two notes are stacked above it in thirds.
First inversion triad: A three-note chord where the third scale degree is in the bass and the other two notes are stacked above it in thirds.
Second inversion triad: A three-note chord where the fifth scale degree is in the bass and the other two notes are stacked above it in thirds.
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