The D♯ Minor chord is a triad consisting of three notes: D♯, F♯, and A. It is built on the root note D♯, with F♯ as the minor third and A as the perfect fifth. This chord is commonly used in various music genres, including classical, rock, and pop, to create a somber or melancholic sound. In music theory, the D♯ Minor chord is often represented in sheet music with the symbol "D♯m." It is the relative minor of the F♯ Major chord, sharing the same key signature of five sharps. Musicians frequently use this chord to evoke emotional depth in their compositions.