| Dominant chords have a relatively dissonant sound that gives listeners the impression that a chord progression is visiting an unstable place and should soon move to a more consonant, more restful sounding chord. |
| How dominant 7th chords differ from major 7th chords |
| Dominant 7th (7 chord) |
| 7sus |
| 7b9 |
| 7(#5) |
| 7(b5) |
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