Harmony in Music: Master Chords and Progressions for Year 11

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Extended chords

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Root position

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First inversion

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Second inversion

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Perfect fifth

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

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Minor sixth

Question 3

What is the process of creating a chord progression by using the notes of a scale called?

Accepted Answer

Diatonic harmony

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Chromatic harmony

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Modal harmony

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Atonal harmony

Question 4

Which of the following is a key signature with no sharps or flats?

Accepted Answer

C major

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G major

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F major

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D minor

Question 5

What is the purpose of a triad chord?

Accepted Answer

To provide a stable harmonic foundation

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To create a sense of dissonance

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To outline a melody

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To accompany a rhythmic pattern

Question 6

What is the name of the chord that is built on the fourth scale degree of a major scale?

Accepted Answer

Subdominant

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Dominant

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Mediant

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Leading tone

Question 7

Which of the following is not a factor that affects the strength of a chord progression?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Instrumentation

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Harmonic context

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Key

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of a suspended chord?

Accepted Answer

It omits the third

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It contains the root, third, and fifth

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It uses an augmented interval

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It is always resolved to a major chord

Question 9

Which of the following is not classified as a primary triad?

Accepted Answer

Suspended fourth triad

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Augmented triad

Question 10

Identify the correct root position for a C major triad.

Accepted Answer

C-E-G

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C-G-E

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E-G-C

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G-C-E

Question 11

Which of the following describes the nature of a harmonic progression?

Accepted Answer

A sequence of chords that create a sense of movement and progression

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A group of chords played simultaneously, forming a complex sonority

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A set of chords used specifically to accompany a melody

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A pattern of chords that regularly repeats throughout a musical piece

Question 12

What is the intervallic relationship between the root and third of a minor triad?

Accepted Answer

Minor third

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Major third

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Perfect fifth

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Minor sixth

Question 13

What is the Roman numeral analysis for a chord built on the second scale degree?

Accepted Answer

Supertonic

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Subdominant

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Mediant

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Submediant

Question 14

How does dissonance contribute to the emotional impact of music?

Accepted Answer

It creates tension and anticipation, enhancing emotional intensity.

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It always leads to a resolution, providing emotional release.

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It is primarily used in minor chords to convey sadness.

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It is uncommon in pop music due to its dissonant nature.

Question 15

What is the most obvious indication that a modulation has occurred in a musical piece?

Accepted Answer

A change in key signature

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A change in tempo

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A change in mood

Question 16

Identify the major chord from the following options:

Accepted Answer

C major

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G minor

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D diminished

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A augmented

Question 17

In the root position, how is a C major chord arranged?

Accepted Answer

C-E-G

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E-G-C

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G-C-E

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C-G-E

Question 18

Define the term 'harmony' in the context of music:

Accepted Answer

The simultaneous sounding of two or more distinct pitches

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A melody played by multiple instruments

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The arrangement of contrasting melodic lines

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The combination of rhythmic elements

Question 19

Describe a chord consisting of a root, third, fifth, and seventh:

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Seventh chord

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Ninth chord

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Eleventh chord

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Thirteenth chord

Question 20

In the key of C major, which note is the root of the C major triad?

Accepted Answer

C

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E

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G

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B

Question 21

Which interval, when added to a triad, creates the most tension?

Accepted Answer

Minor 7th

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Major 3rd

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Perfect 5th

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Major 2nd

Question 22

What is the primary function of a leading tone in harmony?

Accepted Answer

To create a sense of instability

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To provide a sense of resolution

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To add a decorative element

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To enhance the bass line

Question 23

Which type of chord is commonly used as a dominant chord, conveying a sense of instability?

Accepted Answer

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 term for a chord consisting of a root note, a major 3rd, and a perfect 5th?

Accepted Answer

Triad

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Seventh chord

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Ninth chord

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Extended chord

Question 25

Which of the following composers is renowned for their innovative use of extended chords and chromatic harmonies?

Accepted Answer

Claude Debussy

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Richard Wagner

Question 26

Which of these chord progressions is a perfect cadence?

Accepted Answer

I - IV - V - I

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I - VI - IV - V

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II - V - I

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V - VI - IV - I

Question 27

What is the purpose of a leading tone in harmony?

Accepted Answer

To resolve to the tonic

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To create tension

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To provide a sense of stability

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To connect two chords

Question 28

Which describes a diminished seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

It has four notes, all a minor third apart

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It is built on the fifth scale degree

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It has a sharp seventh

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It is a consonant chord

Question 29

What is the goal of using parallel motion in harmony?

Accepted Answer

To create a sense of smoothness

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To avoid parallel fifths

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To create tension

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To provide a sense of stability

Question 30

Which of these harmonic structures is used most frequently to create a sense of closure?

Accepted Answer

Perfect cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Interrupted cadence

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Deceptive cadence

Question 31

Which of the following is the correct construction of a major triad?

Accepted Answer

Root, major third, perfect fifth

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Root, minor third, perfect fifth

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Root, major third, minor fifth

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Root, minor third, major fifth

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Minor third

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Major third

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Perfect fourth

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Imperfect fourth

Question 33

Which of the following is a dissonant interval?

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh

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Major second

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Perfect fifth

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Major sixth

Question 34

What is the name of a modulation that involves a shift of one semitone from the key of C major to C# major?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic modulation

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Enharmonic modulation

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Diatonic modulation

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Harmonic modulation

Question 35

What is the term for a chord that is used as a link between two different keys?

Accepted Answer

Pivot chord

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Common chord

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Neapolitan chord

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Augmented sixth chord

Question 36

A triad chord has how many notes?

Accepted Answer

Three

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Four

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Five

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Six

Question 37

Which note is the root of the C major chord?

Accepted Answer

C

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E

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G

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B

Question 38

Which interval is a perfect interval?

Accepted Answer

Perfect fourth

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Major second

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Minor third

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Augmented fifth

Question 39

What is the name of the chord progression I - IV - V?

Accepted Answer

Authentic cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Deceptive cadence

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Tierce de Picardie

Question 40

Which chord is an example of a secondary dominant chord?

Accepted Answer

V7/IV

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ii7

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viio7

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Imaj7

Question 41

What scale degree is the Neapolitan sixth chord built on?

Accepted Answer

Lowered sixth

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Flattened second

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Augmented fourth

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Raised seventh

Question 42

Which of the following correctly describes the root position of a triad?

Accepted Answer

When the root note is in the bass

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When the third note is in the bass

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When the fifth note is in the bass

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When the seventh note is in the bass

Question 43

Which interval creates a dissonant sound?

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh

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Perfect fourth

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Major third

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Perfect octave

Question 44

What is the name of the chord built on the second scale degree in a major scale?

Accepted Answer

Minor triad

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Major triad

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Augmented triad

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Diminished triad

Question 45

What term describes the progression of a chord from a dissonant state to a consonant state?

Accepted Answer

Resolution

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Suspension

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Appoggiatura

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Mordent

Question 46

Which type of harmony frequently employs extended chords such as ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords?

Accepted Answer

Jazz harmony

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Tonal harmony

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Modal harmony

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Atonal harmony

Question 47

Which of the following is the root position of a C major triad?

Accepted Answer

C - E - G

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G - E - C

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E - G - C

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C - G - E

Question 48

What is the change in a chord from a state of tension to a state of release called?

Accepted Answer

Resolution

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Cadence

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Suspension

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Inversion

Question 49

What is the difference between a perfect cadence and an imperfect cadence?

Accepted Answer

A perfect cadence resolves to the tonic in root position, while an imperfect cadence resolves to the tonic in first inversion

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A perfect cadence ends on the tonic, while an imperfect cadence ends on the dominant

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A perfect cadence resolves to the tonic in root position, while an imperfect cadence resolves to the dominant in root position

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A perfect cadence uses the tonic chord, while an imperfect cadence uses the dominant chord

Question 50

What is the role of a diminished seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

To create instability and tension

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To resolve to a major chord

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To provide a strong sense of cadence

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To add color and richness to a chord progression

Question 51

Which of the following chords is an extended chord?

Accepted Answer

Cmaj9

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Gsus4

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Fmin7

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D7

Question 52

What is the term for the arrangement of chords in a defined order?

Accepted Answer

Chord progression

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Chord sequence

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Harmonic structure

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Cadence

Question 53

In root position, which note of a chord is the lowest?

Accepted Answer

Root

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Third

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Fifth

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Seventh

Question 54

Which chord progression is considered a perfect cadence in Western music theory?

Accepted Answer

I - IV - V

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I - IV - IV

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I - V - VI

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I - VI - IV

Question 55

A chord with a lowered fifth compared to a major triad is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Diminished chord

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Augmented chord

Question 56

Which interval consists of five semitones, creating a pure and consonant sound?

Accepted Answer

Perfect fourth

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Major third

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Minor third

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Diminished fifth

Question 57

A chord with an added seventh note to the basic triad is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

Seventh chord

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Ninth chord

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Eleventh chord

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Thirteenth chord

Question 58

Which type of chord typically creates a sense of tension and instability in music?

Accepted Answer

Dominant seventh

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Suspended fourth

Question 59

The key of a musical piece is primarily determined by:

Accepted Answer

The tonic note

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The dominant note

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The subdominant note

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The leading note

Question 60

Which position of a triad has the root as the bottom note?

Accepted Answer

Root position

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First inversion

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Second inversion

Question 61

What is the chord built on the fifth scale degree called?

Accepted Answer

Dominant seventh

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Major triad

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Minor triad

Question 62

Which chord progression provides a strong sense of resolution and closure?

Accepted Answer

I - IV - V

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I - vi - bVII

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IV - vi - I

Question 63

What term describes the simultaneous sounding of multiple pitches?

Accepted Answer

Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

Question 64

What is the function of a leading tone?

Accepted Answer

To create tension and resolve to the tonic

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To enhance the harmony with colour

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To prevent parallel motion