txtDefinition=The disposition of a {\uldb triad}{\v 102827} or {\uldb chord}{\v 76801} such that its three {\uldb notes}{\v 89586} are spaced as closely as possible. The first example below plays an F-{\uldb major}{\v 86320} triad in closed position (the notes are played successively) while the second example plays the same triad in \'93open position,\'94 with the notes of the triad spaced further apart.