Picardy third

noun

, Music.

1. a major third in the final tonic chord of a composition written in a minor key.

Picardy third

noun

1. music a major chord used in the final chord of a piece of music in the minor mode Also calledtierce de Picardie

Word History and Origins

Origin of Picardy third¹

Translation of French tierce de Picardy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Picardy third¹

translation of French tierce de Picardie, from its use in the church music of Picardy