Etymology

Blackadder chord

Today it means: A 4-note chord, popularly used in Japanese music, particularly J-pop. Full definition →

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The story

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.

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