Harmony in Music: Learn Chords and Progressions for Sixth Graders

Question 1

Which of the following is a major chord?

Accepted Answer

C major

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G minor

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D diminished

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F augmented

Question 2

What is the root note of a C major chord?

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C

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G

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E

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B

Question 3

What is the difference between a root position and an inversion?

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The root note is in the bass in root position, but not in an inversion

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The root note is always in the bass, regardless of the position

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The bass note is the tonic in root position, but not in an inversion

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There is no difference between root position and an inversion

Question 4

Which of the following is a suspended chord?

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Csus4

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Gmaj7

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Dmin9

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Faug2

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a chord?

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Must have at least three notes

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Combination of notes played at the same time

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Has a unique and distinct sound

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Can be either major or minor

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a major triad?

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C-E-G

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C-Eb-G

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C-E-Gb

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C-F-G

Question 7

What is a chord progression?

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A sequence of chords played in a specific order

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A single chord played over and over

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A group of chords played at the same time

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A melody played over a chord

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of chord?

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Scale

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Major

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Minor

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Seventh

Question 9

Which musical item is made up of only three notes?

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A triad chord

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A seventh chord

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A ninth chord

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An eleventh chord

Question 10

Which of these intervals is dissonant?

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Minor second

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Octave

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Fifth

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Major third

Question 11

What is the name of the musical symbol that instructs musicians to repeat a section?

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Repeat sign

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Coda sign

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Fine sign

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Da capo sign

Question 12

Which of the following is a major chord and contains the notes C, E, and G?

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C major

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G minor

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F# diminished

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B augmented

Question 13

In a major chord, what is the interval between the root note and the third note called?

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Major third

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

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Perfect fifth

Question 14

Which of the following is a type of cadence that provides a strong sense of ending or resolution?

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Authentic cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Half cadence

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Deceptive cadence

Question 15

What is the difference between a chord inversion and a chord variation?

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A chord inversion changes the order of the notes in a chord, while a chord variation changes the actual notes themselves.

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A chord variation changes the order of the notes in a chord, while a chord inversion changes the actual notes themselves.

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A chord inversion and a chord variation are essentially the same thing.

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There is no difference between a chord inversion and a chord variation.

Question 16

What is the main purpose of using counterpoint in music?

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To create independent melodic lines that interact with each other

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To create a sense of rhythm and groove

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To create a sense of texture and depth

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To create a sense of harmony and balance

Question 17

What interval is formed between the root and the third in a major triad?

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Major third

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

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Perfect fifth

Question 18

What is the primary function of the tonic chord in a chord progression?

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To provide stability and a sense of resolution

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To create tension and movement

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To introduce new melodic material

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To modulate to a new key

Question 19

Which characteristic is NOT associated with a diminished chord?

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Major seventh

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Flattened fifth

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Minor third

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Often used to create tension

Question 20

Which interval is considered dissonant?

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Minor seventh

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Major second

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Perfect fourth

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Perfect octave

Question 21

Which of the following is the root of an A major chord?

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A

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C

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E

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G

Question 22

What is the interval between the root and the third of a minor chord?

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Minor third

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Major third

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Perfect fourth

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Minor seventh

Question 23

Which of the following chords is considered a dissonance?

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Diminished triad

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Augmented triad

Question 24

What is the musical term that refers to the movement of chords from one to another?

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Progression

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Modulation

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Transposition

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Cadence

Question 25

What is the difference between a root position chord and an inverted chord?

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In a root position chord, the root of the chord is in the bass, while in an inverted chord, the root is in the middle or treble.

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In an inverted chord, the root of the chord is in the bass, while in a root position chord, the root is in the middle or treble.

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There is no difference between a root position chord and an inverted chord.

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Inverted chords are only used in classical music.

Question 26

A chord with the notes 1-3-5 is called a:

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Diminished triad

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Augmented triad

Question 27

The lowest note in a chord is called the:

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Root

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Third

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Fifth

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Seventh

Question 28

Adding a seventh to a chord creates:

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Tension and instability

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Richness and depth

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Consonance

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No effect

Question 29

The purpose of harmony in music is to:

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Create unity and coherence

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Add color to the melody

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Provide a rhythmic foundation

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Make the music louder

Question 30

In a C major chord, which note is the root?

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C

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E

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G

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B

Question 31

In a major chord, what is the interval between the root and the third?

Accepted Answer

Major third

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Major second

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

Question 32

Which type of chord has a major third and a perfect fifth?

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Major chord

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Minor chord

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Diminished chord

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Augmented chord

Question 33

What is the key difference between a diatonic chord and a chromatic chord?

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Diatonic chords use notes from a scale, while chromatic chords do not.

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Chromatic chords use notes from a scale, while diatonic chords do not.

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Diatonic chords contain the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of a scale only.

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Chromatic chords contain the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of a scale only.

Question 34

Which of the following does NOT impact the quality of a chord?

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Chord progression

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Interval content

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Voicing

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Inversion

Question 35

Which chord is built on the second scale degree?

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ii

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III

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iv

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V

Question 36

What is the name of the interval with a width of seven half-steps in musical terms?

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Minor seventh

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Perfect fifth

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Major third

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Minor second

Question 37

Which note is the foundation of a C major chord?

Accepted Answer

C

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A

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E

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G

Question 38

In pop music, which chord sequence is commonly used?

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I - IV - V

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IV - I - V

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I - III - VI

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V - VI - III

Question 39

What is the key difference between a major and a minor triad?

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A minor triad has a smaller interval between its notes.

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A major triad has a smaller interval between its notes.

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A minor triad sounds happier and brighter.

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A major triad sounds sadder and darker.

Question 40

Which of these instruments is commonly employed for playing chords?

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Piano

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Flute

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Violin

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Clarinet

Question 41

What is the primary function of a tonic chord in music?

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To establish a sense of stability or resolution

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To provide a harmonic foundation for a melody

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To create tension and suspense in the music

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To transition to a different musical key

Question 42

Which chord consists of the notes C, E, and G?

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C major

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C minor

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G major

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G minor

Question 43

Which of these chord progressions is known as a deceptive cadence?

Accepted Answer

I - VI - ii - V

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I - IV - V

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V - I

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IV - I

Question 44

What is the difference between a major and minor chord?

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Major chords have a wider interval between the root and third, while minor chords have a narrower interval.

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Minor chords have a wider interval between the root and third, while major chords have a narrower interval.

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Major chords have a narrower interval between the root and fifth, while minor chords have a wider interval.

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Minor chords have a narrower interval between the root and fifth, while major chords have a wider interval.

Question 45

What is the function of a dominant chord in a chord progression?

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To create a sense of tension

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To create a sense of resolution

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To establish the key

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To provide a melodic line

Question 46

What is the name of the chord that is built on the fifth scale degree?

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Dominant

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Tonic

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Subdominant

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Submediant

Question 47

How did the use of dissonance evolve from the Renaissance to the Baroque periods?

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Dissonance became more frequent and intricate.

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Dissonance became less common and simpler.

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Dissonance remained unchanged in both eras.

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a type of chord?

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Mediant

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Major

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Minor

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Diminished

Question 49

What is the root of the chord C major?

Accepted Answer

C

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G

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E

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F

Question 50

What is the interval between the root and the third of a major chord?

Accepted Answer

Major third

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

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Minor sixth

Question 51

What is the symbol for a dominant seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

7

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Maj7

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m7

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dim7

Question 52

What is the name of the interval between the root and the third note of a major chord?

Accepted Answer

Major third

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Major second

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a suspended chord?

Accepted Answer

Csus4

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Cmaj7

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Am7

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Gdim

Question 54

Which of the following is a diminished chord?

Accepted Answer

Cdim

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Cmaj7

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Am7

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G7

Question 55

Distinguish between major and minor chords by considering their:

Accepted Answer

Quality of the third

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Interval between the root and the third

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Interval between the root and the fifth

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Number of notes in the chord

Question 56

What is the root note of a C major chord?

Accepted Answer

C

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A

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E

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G

Question 57

What is the primary function of a seventh chord in a dominant-tonic progression?

Accepted Answer

To establish tension that resolves to the tonic

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To serve as a contrasting element

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To enhance the melodic line

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To conclude a musical phrase

Question 58

What term is used to describe a chord that consists of the root, third, fifth, and seventh?

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Major seventh chord

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Minor seventh chord

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Extended chord

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Triad

Question 59

Which of these intervals is classified as dissonant?

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh

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Major second

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Perfect fourth

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Major third

Question 60

How do chromatic chords contribute to tension and expressiveness in music?

Accepted Answer

By including notes not found in the piece's key

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By solely using major chords

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By avoiding intervals that create dissonance

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By always ending on the tonic chord

Question 61

Which type of chord is most common in Western music?

Accepted Answer

Major chord

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Minor chord

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Augmented chord

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Diminished chord

Question 62

What is the fundamental note of a chord called?

Accepted Answer

Root

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Top

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Middle

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Base

Question 63

Which of the following is not a type of chord inversion?

Accepted Answer

Root position

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First inversion

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Second inversion

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Third inversion

Question 64

Which characteristic defines a suspended chord?

Accepted Answer

The absence of the third

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The absence of the fifth

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The absence of the seventh

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The absence of the ninth