Harmony and Texture Quizzes: Master Music Theory Concepts

Question 1

Which triad is the foundation of Western harmony?

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Augmented triad

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Diminished triad

Question 2

What is the term for the seamless transition from one chord to another?

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Chord progression

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Modulation

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Cadence

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Suspension

Question 3

What distinguishes a Neapolitan chord?

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Built on the flat second scale degree

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Minor triad

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Used to create tension

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Resolves to the dominant

Question 4

In a first-inversion triad, which note is in the bass?

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Third

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Root

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Fifth

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Seventh

Question 5

Which cadence resolves from the subdominant to the tonic?

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Plagal cadence

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Authentic cadence

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Deceptive cadence

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Phrygian cadence

Question 6

What is the term used to describe a succession of parallel intervals?

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Parallel motion

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Progression

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Inversion

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Contrary motion

Question 7

What is the primary function of a cadence?

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To conclude a musical phrase

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To modulate to a new key

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To create harmonic tension

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To establish a harmonic framework

Question 8

Identify the composer known for their innovative use of extended harmonies.

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Claude Debussy

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Igor Stravinsky

Question 9

What is the term for a chord built upon the second scale degree?

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Supertonic

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Subdominant

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Dominant

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Tonic

Question 10

What is the term for a chord progression that moves from the tonic chord to the dominant chord?

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Authentic cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Deceptive cadence

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Half cadence

Question 11

How does harmony primarily contribute to the structure of a musical composition?

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Harmony provides a harmonic framework that supports the melody and rhythm.

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Harmony creates contrast and variety within a piece.

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Harmony conveys the mood and atmosphere of a composition.

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Harmony is independent of the melody and rhythm in a composition.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of perfect consonance?

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Harsh

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Stable

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Strong

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Clear

Question 13

The interval formed between the tonic and the third scale degree is called a:

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Third

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Fourth

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Fifth

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Sixth

Question 14

A chord that contains the augmented fifth interval is referred to as an:

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Augmented chord

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Suspended chord

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Diminished chord

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Major seventh chord

Question 15

Polyphony refers to music with:

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Two or more independent melodic lines

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A dense and complex texture

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A melody with rhythmic accompaniment

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A single melodic line with harmonic accompaniment

Question 16

Which of the following is a common example of a secondary dominant chord?

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V7/vi

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ii7

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I7

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IV7

Question 17

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a perfect cadence?

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Resolution to the tonic

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Dissonance in the bass

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Major or minor second in the melody

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Unresolved dominant seventh chord

Question 18

Which type of chord progression typically creates a sense of suspense or instability?

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Diminished sequence

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Ionian progression

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Perfect authentic cadence

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Tierce de Picardie

Question 19

In music theory, which texture is characterized by a single melodic line supported by accompanying chords?

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Homophony

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Polyphony

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Heterophony

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Monophony

Question 20

Which of the following is a common example of structural dissonance in music?

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Suspension

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Appoggiatura

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Trill

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Mordent