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Generally speaking, a minor chord is any chord which has a minor third above its root, as opposed to a major chord which has a major third. More specifically, it is the three-note chord made up of a minor third and perfect fifth above the root — if the root of the chord is C, the chord will consist of the notes C, E♭ and G. This is also known as a minor triad. Below is an A minor chord: A, C, E.