What is an inversion in music theory?

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What is an inversion in music theory?

An inversion in music theory refers to the rearrangement of the notes in a chord, where the lowest note is no longer the root. This results in a different order of the chord tones, with the other notes taking the lowest position. Inversions are commonly denoted by numbers, such as first inversion (where the third of the chord is in the bass), second inversion (where the fifth of the chord is in the bass), and so on.