diminished chords

A diminished chord is a type of chord built by stacking minor third intervals, which are steps of three semitones rather than the whole step found in major or minor chords. It creates a tense, unstable sound due to its symmetrical, dissonant intervals. For example, a fully diminished seventh chord combines root, minor third, diminished fifth, and diminished seventh, producing a haunting or suspenseful effect. Diminished chords are often used in music to create tension, transition between other chords, or evoke a sense of mystery. Their unique structure gives them a distinctive, tense character within harmonic progressions.