Chord Progressions: Master the Fundamentals of Music Theory

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

To resolve to the tonic chord

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To introduce tension

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To contrast with the tonic chord

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To establish the key of the progression

Question 2

What is the root note of the chord C major 7?

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C

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E

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G

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B

Question 3

Which of the following chord progressions is in the key of G major?

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G - C - D

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Am - F - C

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Em - Am - Dm

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C - F - Dm

Question 4

What is the term for the chord built on the second scale degree?

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Supertonic chord

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Submediant chord

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Mediant chord

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Subdominant chord

Question 5

What is the harmonic function of the G7 chord in the key of C major?

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Dominant

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Tonic

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Subdominant

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Mediant

Question 6

Which of the following cadences provides the strongest sense of resolution?

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Authentic cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Deceptive cadence

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Interrupted cadence

Question 7

What is the term for a chord progression that repeats the same root position but uses different chord qualities?

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Ostinato

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Sequence

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Modulation

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Pedal point

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an inversion of a triad chord?

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Root position

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First inversion

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Second inversion

Question 9

Which chord progression resolves to the tonic chord with a perfect authentic cadence?

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I - IV - V - I

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I - VI - IV - V

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IV - I - V - vi

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V - I - IV - vi

Question 10

Which chord progression exemplifies a perfect authentic cadence?

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I - V - I

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I - IV - V

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I - V - VI

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I - vi - IV

Question 11

Which cadence is commonly used in classical music to create a sense of stability?

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V-I

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I-IV-V-I

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VI-IV-I

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II-V-I

Question 12

In a typical I-IV-V-I chord progression, what is the function of the IV chord?

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Subdominant

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Leading Tone

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Tonic

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Dominant

Question 13

Which type of modulation involves a change of key by a semitone?

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Chromatic modulation

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Diatonic modulation

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Parallel modulation

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Enharmonic modulation

Question 14

What is the harmonic analysis of a chord progression consisting of a C major triad followed by a G major triad?

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I-V

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I-IV

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V-I

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IV-I

Question 15

Which of the following chord progressions is an example of a deceptive cadence?

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V-VI

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I-IV-V-I

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II-V-I

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VI-IV-I

Question 16

What is the main principle of the tritone substitution rule?

Accepted Answer

Substituting a dominant seventh chord for the subdominant seventh chord a tritone away

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Substituting a minor seventh chord for the major seventh chord

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Substituting a diminished seventh chord for the dominant seventh chord

Question 17

Which scale degree is commonly used as the bass note of a secondary dominant chord?

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IV

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VI

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II

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VII

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of a non-harmonic tone?

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To create tension and interest

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To resolve to a chord tone

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To strengthen the harmonic progression

Question 19

What is the primary role of the bass line in harmonic progressions?

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To provide harmonic direction and support

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To outline the chord changes

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To create melodic interest

Question 20

What is the most common chord progression in Western music, often referred to as the 'I-IV-V' progression?

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I - IV - V

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I - V - VI

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VI - IV - I

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II - III - IV

Question 21

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

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Provides stability and a sense of resolution.

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Creates tension and leads to the dominant.

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Indicates a modulation to a new key.

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Provides contrast and adds interest.

Question 22

Which of the following chord progressions is considered a deceptive cadence?

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I - VI

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IV - V

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V - I

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II - V - I

Question 23

What is the term for a chord progression that moves from a major chord to its relative minor chord?

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Relative minor progression

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Parallel minor progression

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Chromatic minor progression

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Mediant progression

Question 24

What is the root note of the C major 7 chord?

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C

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B

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G

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E

Question 25

What is the name of the chord progression that follows the sequence: I - VI - II - V?

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Andalusian cadence

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Authentic cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Tierce de Picardie

Question 26

Which of the following Roman numeral chords represents a subdominant chord?

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IV

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I

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V

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VII

Question 27

What is the term for the repeated use of a chord progression throughout a musical piece?

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Ostinato

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Sequence

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Riff

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Cadence