Harmony in Music: Master the Art of Chord Progressions and Voice Leading

Question 1

In a standard four-part choral texture, which voice typically carries the main melody?

Accepted Answer

Soprano

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Alto

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Tenor

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Bass

Question 2

In the key of C major, which chord is the second in the II-V-I progression?

Accepted Answer

G7

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Dm

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Fmaj7

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Bdim

Question 3

Which interval exhibits dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Minor second

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Perfect octave

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Major sixth

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Perfect fifth

Question 4

Which trait is not found in Baroque harmony?

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on dissonance

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Use of figured bass

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Tonal center

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Extended chords

Question 5

Which type of non-chord tone is an appoggiatura?

Accepted Answer

Appoggiatura

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Passing tone

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Suspension

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Neighboring tone

Question 6

Which of the following intervals forms the basis of a major triad?

Accepted Answer

1-3-5

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1-b3-5

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1-#5-b7

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1-3-b5

Question 7

In which inversion is the root of a C major 7th chord in the bass?

Accepted Answer

Root position

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First inversion

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Second inversion

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Third inversion

Question 8

What is the primary function of the leading tone in a dominant 7th chord?

Accepted Answer

To create tension and resolve to the tonic

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To add richness and fullness to the chord

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To provide a smooth transition to the next chord

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To create a sense of anticipation and movement

Question 9

In what way do suspended 2nd and suspended 4th chords differ?

Accepted Answer

The suspended 2nd contains a major 2nd interval, while the suspended 4th contains a perfect 4th interval

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The suspended 4th contains a major 2nd interval, while the suspended 2nd contains a perfect 4th interval

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Both chords contain a suspended 4th interval

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Both chords contain a suspended 2nd interval

Question 10

Identify the chord structure that does NOT qualify as a triad.

Accepted Answer

Dominant seventh

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Major

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Minor

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Augmented

Question 11

Determine the interval formed between the root and the fifth of a major triad.

Accepted Answer

Perfect fifth

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Minor third

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Major third

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Perfect fourth

Question 12

Select the chord progression commonly found in popular music compositions.

Accepted Answer

I-IV-V

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II-VI-I

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III-I-IV

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IV-VII-III

Question 13

Identify the root position of a C major 7th chord.

Accepted Answer

C

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E

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G

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B

Question 14

Indicate the technique employed to create smooth voice leading.

Accepted Answer

Contrary motion

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Parallel fifths

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Similar motion

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Parallel octaves

Question 15

Identify the cadence that resolves to the tonic chord, providing a sense of closure.

Accepted Answer

Authentic

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Plagal

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Interrupted

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Deceptive

Question 16

Specify the name of the chord built on the seventh scale degree.

Accepted Answer

Dominant seventh

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Tonic

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Leading tone

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Subtonic

Question 17

Which of the following is the root position of a triad, where the root is in the bass?

Accepted Answer

Root position

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Second inversion

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First inversion

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Open position

Question 18

Which of the following chord progressions is a perfect cadence, resolving on the tonic chord?

Accepted Answer

I - IV - V - I

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IV - I - V

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ii - V - I

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I - V - vi - IV

Question 19

Which of the following describes a suspension, a non-chord tone that resolves to a consonance?

Accepted Answer

A dissonance that resolves to a consonance

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A melodic interval that spans more than an octave

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A chord that contains a seventh

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A consonance that resolves to a dissonance

Question 20

What is the root position of a C major chord?

Accepted Answer

C-E-G

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G-C-E

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E-G-C

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E-C-G

Question 21

Which of the following chord progressions is a common authentic cadence?

Accepted Answer

V-I

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I-VI-V

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I-IV-V

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IV-V-I

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Minor third

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Perfect fourth

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Diminished fifth

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Major third

Question 23

What is the term for the simultaneous sounding of three or more notes?

Accepted Answer

Chord

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Scale

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Interval

Question 24

Which of the following is a dissonance that can occur naturally in a major key?

Accepted Answer

Major seventh

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Tritone

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Minor second