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| has gloss | eng: The Petrushka chord is a recurring polytonic device used in Igor Stravinsky's ballet Petrushka and in later music. These two harmonies, C major and F# major, clash, "horribly with each other," and together create a dissonant chord which is sometimes associated with the emotions of shock or horror. |
| lexicalization | eng: Petrushka chord |
| instance of | e/Chord (P2P) |
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| media:img | Petrushka chord Second Tableau.png |
| media:img | Petrushka chord Third Tableau.png |
| media:img | Petrushka chord.png |
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