Dissonance in Music: Master Clashing Chords for Year 7

Question 1

Which type of triad contains a diminished fifth interval, creating a dissonant sound?

Accepted Answer

Diminished triad

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Augmented triad

Question 2

In music, what is the primary purpose of using dissonance?

Accepted Answer

To create tension that resolves to consonance

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To establish the key or tonal center

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To provide a sense of finality

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To create a dissonant melody line

Question 3

Which musical technique can be used to resolve dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Stepwise motion of one or more notes

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Parallel motion of all notes

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Contrary motion of the dissonant notes

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Independent motion of all notes

Question 4

What is the term for a chord that comprises three notes that are all dissonant with each other?

Accepted Answer

Cluster chord

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Suspended chord

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Altered chord

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Parallel chord

Question 5

Which of the following chords creates a sense of tension due to its clashing notes?

Accepted Answer

D minor 7

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C major

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F major

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G minor

Question 6

Which interval, when played simultaneously, results in the strongest feeling of dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh

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Major second

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Perfect fifth

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Major third

Question 7

Identify the composer renowned for incorporating dissonance into their musical compositions.

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 8

Which method is commonly used to resolve dissonance in music?

Accepted Answer

Moving one or both voices to create a consonant interval

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Adding a third voice to form a consonant chord

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Altering the rhythm of the dissonant notes

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Repeating the dissonant notes several times

Question 9

In a dissonant chord, which note serves as the foundation?

Accepted Answer

The lowest note

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The highest note

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The middle note

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There is no root in a dissonant chord

Question 10

Which musical style is characterized by its extensive use of dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Impressionist music

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Baroque music

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Renaissance music

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Romantic music

Question 11

True or False: Dissonance is only ever used to create tension in music.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 12

Which feature is NOT commonly found in dissonant chords in Western music?

Accepted Answer

Harshness

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Tension

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Seeking resolution

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Intentional use

Question 13

What is the effect of using dissonance in music?

Accepted Answer

It creates a sense of tension and drama

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It makes the music sound more harmonious

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It is always unpleasant to the ear

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It has no effect on the music

Question 14

What is the term for a suspension in which a dissonant note is introduced before the consonant note it resolves to?

Accepted Answer

Appoggiatura

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Mordent

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Trill

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Turn

Question 15

Which type of interval creates a sense of tension in music?

Accepted Answer

Dissonant interval

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Consonant interval

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Perfect interval

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Imperfect interval

Question 16

What is the name of the most dissonant interval in music?

Accepted Answer

Tritone

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Minor second

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Major seventh

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Perfect fifth

Question 17

What is the difference between a suspension and an appoggiatura?

Accepted Answer

A suspension is a dissonant note that resolves to a consonant note, while an appoggiatura is a consonant note that resolves to a dissonant note.

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An appoggiatura is a dissonant note that resolves to a consonant note, while a suspension is a consonant note that resolves to a dissonant note.

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Suspensions and appoggiaturas are the same thing.

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Neither suspensions nor appoggiaturas involve dissonance.

Question 18

Which of the following is a common resolution for a dissonant chord?

Accepted Answer

Moving to a less dissonant chord

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Repeating the dissonant chord

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Ending the music abruptly

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Ignoring the dissonance

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dissonant music?

Accepted Answer

Melodic smoothness

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Tension

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Harshness

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Unpredictability

Question 20

What is the term for a chord that contains both consonant and dissonant intervals?

Accepted Answer

Mixed chord

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Hybrid chord

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Skeletal chord

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Cluster chord

Question 21

Which of the following chords is an example of an augmented chord?

Accepted Answer

A augmented

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C major

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G minor

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F# dominant seventh

Question 22

What is the key difference between a diminished chord and an augmented chord?

Accepted Answer

Diminished chords have a smaller interval between the notes, while augmented chords have a larger interval

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Augmented chords have a smaller interval between the notes, while diminished chords have a larger interval

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Diminished chords are played on white keys, while augmented chords are played on black keys

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Diminished chords are found in minor keys, while augmented chords are found in major keys

Question 23

How has the role of dissonance evolved in Western music over time?

Accepted Answer

Dissonance was initially considered a mistake, but later became accepted and used by composers.

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Dissonance has always been used consistently to create tension and release.

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Dissonance is only found in modern music and not in earlier periods.

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Dissonance has no significant impact on the history of Western music.

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a type of dissonance in music?

Accepted Answer

Perfect fifth

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Major seventh

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Minor second

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Tritone

Question 25

Which of the following intervals creates the strongest dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Minor second

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Major second

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Major third

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Perfect fifth

Question 26

What is the name of the chord that consists of a root, a major third, and a minor seventh?

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh chord

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Major seventh chord

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Dominant seventh chord

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Diminished seventh chord

Question 27

Which of the following composers is known for their extensive use of dissonance in their music?

Accepted Answer

Claude Debussy

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 28

What is the effect of resolving dissonance in music?

Accepted Answer

Creates a sense of closure

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Increases tension

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Introduces a new melody

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Changes the key

Question 29

What is the purpose of using dissonance in a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

To create contrast and interest

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To resolve to consonance only

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To create a sense of chaos

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To foreshadow future events

Question 30

Which of the following is a common way to resolve dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Moving to a consonant chord

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Changing the inversion of the chord

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Adding a third voice

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Modulating to a different key

Question 31

What is the name of the technique used to delay the resolution of dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Suspension

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Pedal point

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Appoggiatura

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Trill

Question 32

Which of the following musical styles is characterized by its use of extended dissonance?

Accepted Answer

20th-century modernism

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Classical period

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Romantic period

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Baroque period

Question 33

What is the primary effect created by dissonance in music?

Accepted Answer

Tension

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Relaxation

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 34

What happens when dissonance is resolved in music?

Accepted Answer

It creates a sense of release

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It adds drama and excitement

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It makes the music sound more complicated

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It helps the listener to focus on the melody

Question 35

Which of these statements about the use of dissonance in contemporary music is true?

Accepted Answer

It is used more frequently than in traditional music

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It is always used to create a sense of tension

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It is only used in experimental and avant-garde music

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It is not as important as it was in the past

Question 36

Which interval produces a feeling of tension or clash in music?

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh

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Perfect fifth

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Major second

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Perfect octave

Question 37

Which chord below consists of notes that create a sense of tension?

Accepted Answer

F#7

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C major

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G major

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D minor

Question 38

What is the term for when two or more musical notes clash, creating a sense of tension?

Accepted Answer

Dissonance

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Consonance

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 39

Which of the following intervals creates a dissonant sound?

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh

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Perfect fifth

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Major second

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Perfect octave

Question 40

Is it true that dissonant chords can add a sense of excitement and energy to music?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 41

What is the main difference between a half-step and a whole-step dissonance?

Accepted Answer

The interval between the notes

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The length of the notes

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The sound of the notes

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The volume of the notes

Question 42

Is dissonance always an unpleasant sound to the ear?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 43

Which interval creates a dissonant sound when played with the root note?

Accepted Answer

Minor Seventh

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Major Second

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Perfect Fourth

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Major Tenth

Question 44

What term describes the resolution of dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Consonance

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Cadence

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Inversion

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Retrograde

Question 45

How would you describe the general effect of dissonance on a musical piece?

Accepted Answer

Tense and jarring

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Calming and soothing

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Uplifting and joyful

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Peaceful and serene

Question 46

What is the primary purpose of using dissonance in contemporary music?

Accepted Answer

To create tension and release

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To add color and texture

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To enhance melodic lines

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To provide a sense of stability

Question 47

How can you distinguish between consonant and dissonant intervals?

Accepted Answer

Based on their harmonic relationship

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Based on their melodic contour

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Based on their rhythmic patterns

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Based on their dynamic levels

Question 48

What is a tritone and why is it considered dissonant?

Accepted Answer

An interval of three whole tones

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An interval of two semitones

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An interval of a perfect fourth

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An interval of a minor seventh

Question 49

Which interval creates the greatest sense of tension in music?

Accepted Answer

Minor second

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Major second

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Perfect fifth

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Octave

Question 50

In a major scale, which type of chord is considered the most dissonant?

Accepted Answer

Dominant seventh chord

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Tonic chord

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Subdominant chord

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Supertonic chord

Question 51

Which technique is commonly used to create dissonance effectively?

Accepted Answer

Adding a minor seventh to a major chord

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Using parallel fifths

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Combining two major triads

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Avoiding any clashing notes

Question 52

In music, which cadence is typically used to resolve dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Perfect cadence

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Imperfect cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Suspending cadence

Question 53

Which composer is renowned for his use of dissonance and chromaticism?

Accepted Answer

Claude Debussy

Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Gustav Holst

Question 54

In a minor scale, which type of chord typically creates tension and leads to the tonic chord?

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh chord

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Dominant seventh chord

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Major seventh chord

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Augmented chord

Question 55

In music, what is dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Two or more notes that create tension

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Two notes that sound harmonious together

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A musical scale with unusual intervals

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The use of tension and release in music

Question 56

Which type of chord creates tension and sounds dissonant?

Accepted Answer

Suspended chord

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Augmented triad

Question 57

What musical interval is created when two notes with a half-step difference are played together?

Accepted Answer

Second

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Third

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Perfect fifth

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Octave

Question 58

What is the main purpose of using dissonance in a musical composition?

Accepted Answer

Creates tension and resolution

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Adds harmony and richness

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Improves the rhythm

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Makes the music sound more traditional

Question 59

Which of the following is not a common technique used to resolve dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Adding another dissonant note

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Moving one dissonant note to a consonant note

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Playing a suspension

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Letting the dissonance ring out

Question 60

What is the name of a chord that has three notes, with the middle note being a half-step lower than its usual position?

Accepted Answer

Suspended chord

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Augmented chord

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Diminished chord

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Inversion

Question 61

Which of the following best describes the sound of dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Clashing and unstable

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Smooth and consonant

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Sharp and piercing

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Soft and mellow

Question 62

What is the term for a group of three or more notes played at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Chord

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Scale

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Arpeggio

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Interval

Question 63

What is the term for when a chord is played with one or more notes left out?

Accepted Answer

Omission

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Arpeggio

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Inversion

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Suspension

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a feature of dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Harmony

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Clashing notes

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Roughness

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Tension