Harmony and Texture: Master the Art of Musical Composition

Question 1

Which of the following chords is a **major triad**?

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C **major**

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C minor

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C augmented

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C diminished

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a **monophonic** texture?

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One melodic line without accompaniment

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Two or more independent melodic lines

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Chords played simultaneously

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A combination of melodic lines and chords

Question 3

The interval between the root and the third of a **major chord** is:

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Major third

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Major second

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

Question 4

The texture of a piece of music with a single dominant melodic line and a simple harmonic accompaniment is typically described as:

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Homophonic

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Polyphonic

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Heterophonic

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Monophonic

Question 5

Which of the following textures involves the combination of multiple independent melodic lines?

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Polyphony

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Monophony

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Homophony

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Heterophony

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dominant seventh chord?

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Both a and b.

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It has a strong tendency to resolve to a tonic chord.

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It contains a tritone interval.

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It is often used in the bass line.

Question 7

The progression from a IV chord to a V chord to a I chord is commonly referred to as a/an:

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Authentic cadence

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Andalusian cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Deceptive cadence

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of homophonic texture?

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One primary melody accompanied by chords

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Two or more independent melodies

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Interweaving of several melodic lines

Question 9

In harmony, the term 'root position' refers to:

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When the root of the chord is in the bass

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When the third of the chord is in the bass

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When the fifth of the chord is in the bass

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When all notes of the chord are in the bass

Question 10

A chord consisting of a root, a third, a fifth, and a seventh is known as a:

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Seventh chord

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Triad

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Ninth chord

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Eleventh chord

Question 11

In harmony, parallel motion occurs when:

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Voices move in the same direction

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Voices move in opposite directions

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Voices move in contrary motion

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Voices move independently

Question 12

The Roman numeral 'V7' in music theory commonly represents:

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A dominant seventh chord

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A major triad

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A minor triad

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A diminished seventh chord

Question 13

The Schenkerian approach to music analysis primarily focuses on:

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Linear progression

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Vertical structure

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Textural relationships

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Historical context

Question 14

In a musical piece characterized by diatonic harmony and homophonic texture, which of the following effects is most likely to be created?

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A sense of consonance and unity

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A sense of complexity and dissonance

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A sense of atonality and experimentation

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A sense of chromaticism and polyphony

Question 15

In the key of C major, analyze the chord progression I - vi - ii - V7 - I. Describe the harmonic function of each chord and the overall tonal direction created.

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The progression establishes a tonic-submediant-supertonic-dominant-tonic relationship, providing a strong sense of resolution and stability.

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The progression is in a minor key, featuring a subdominant-tonic-supertonic-dominant-tonic relationship.

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The progression lacks a dominant chord, weakening the sense of resolution and stability.

Question 16

Which of the following chords is NOT a primary chord in a major key?

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vii°

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I

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V

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IV

Question 17

Which of the following textures features two or more independent melodies played simultaneously?

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Polyphony

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Homophony

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Monophony

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Heterophony

Question 18

What is the term for a chord consisting of a root, third, and fifth?

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Triad

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Ninth chord

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Eleventh chord

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Seventh chord

Question 19

What is the term for a melodic line that complements and supports the main melody?

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Countermelody

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Cadence

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Ostinato

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Cantus firmus

Question 20

What is the term for a chord that creates harmonic tension and typically resolves to a more stable chord?

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Dissonant chord

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Incomplete chord

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Perfect chord

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Consonant chord