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The number corresponds to the root note's position in relation to the tonic. By using Roman numerals, upper case indicates major chords, while lower case is for minor (and diminished), which can't be done with Arabic numerals.

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They are used to denote each string in a stringed instrument (such as violin) and to notate chord progressions when the key has yet to be determined.

Chords in a key.

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