Chord symbols are used to represent chords.

Major triads use the letter representing the root note:

Minor triads use the letter representing the root note by m, min, mi or -:

Diminished triads use the letter representing the root note followed by dim, o or m(b5):

Augmented triads use the letter representing the root note followed by aug, + or (#5):

There are many other symbols used to represent chords. See the Chord Symbols section in the Reference section.

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