Master Seventh Chords: Enhance Your Music Theory Skills

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

Augmented sixth chord

Answer

Minor seventh chord

Answer

Major seventh chord

Answer

Half-diminished seventh chord

Question 2

Which chord progression in tonal harmony typically creates a sense of resolution and stability?

Accepted Answer

I - IV - V7 - I

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I - ii - V7 - iii

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V7 - I - IV - V

Question 3

In a major key, what is the primary harmonic role of a dominant seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

Dominant

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Tonic

Answer

Subdominant

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Diminished

Question 4

What is the fundamental characteristic of seventh chords?

Accepted Answer

A seventh chord has a root note, a third, a fifth, and a seventh.

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A seventh chord cannot be inverted.

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A seventh chord is always dissonant.

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A seventh chord has two notes that are a seventh apart.

Question 5

Identify the option that does not represent a type of seventh chord:

Accepted Answer

Major seventh sharp five chord

Answer

Minor seventh chord

Answer

Half-diminished seventh chord

Answer

Dominant seventh chord

Question 6

Which chord represents the first inversion of a G major seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

B/G

Answer

D/G

Answer

E/G

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F/G

Question 7

Explain the key difference between a dominant seventh chord and a major seventh chord:

Accepted Answer

A dominant seventh chord contains a minor seventh interval, while a major seventh chord contains a major seventh interval.

Answer

A dominant seventh chord is always inverted, while a major seventh chord is always in root position

Question 8

In a common harmonic progression, which chord typically resolves a V7 chord?

Accepted Answer

I

Answer

II

Answer

IV

Answer

VI

Question 9

Which seventh chord is constructed on the second scale degree of a major scale?

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh chord

Answer

Dominant seventh chord

Answer

Major seventh chord

Question 10

Which characteristic does NOT apply to a diminished seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

It has a stable and consonant sound

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It can resolve to multiple different chords

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It has a symmetrical structure

Question 11

Which of the following chords is a dominant seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

G7

Answer

Cm7

Answer

CM7

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Minor seventh

Answer

Tritone

Answer

Major seventh

Question 13

Which of the following chords resolves most commonly to a major triad?

Accepted Answer

V7

Answer

viio7

Answer

ii7

Question 14

Which of the following chords has the same function as a V7 chord?

Accepted Answer

viiø7

Answer

ii7

Answer

I6

Question 15

What is the purpose of a secondary dominant seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

To create temporary harmonic tension and resolve to a non-tonic chord

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To provide a contrasting color

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To prolong the tonic chord

Question 16

Which of the following is a common use of a Neapolitan sixth chord?

Accepted Answer

To create a sense of sadness or longing

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To replace the tonic chord

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To add tension to a dominant seventh chord

Question 17

What is the difference between a seventh chord and a ninth chord?

Accepted Answer

A seventh chord has a seventh interval above the root, while a ninth chord has a ninth interval above the root

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A seventh chord has a sixth interval above the root, while a ninth chord has a seventh interval above the root

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Root position

Answer

Third inversion

Answer

First inversion

Answer

Second inversion

Question 19

What is the term for a seventh chord that includes an additional sixth?

Accepted Answer

Sixth-fifth chord

Answer

Ninth chord

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Thirteenth chord

Question 20

Which symbol is used to denote a dominant seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

m7

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maj7

Answer

-7

Question 21

What is the root note of the Cmaj7 seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

G

Answer

E

Answer

B

Question 22

Which chord progression exemplifies a ii-V-I cadence?

Accepted Answer

Dm7 - G7 - Cmaj7

Answer

Cmaj7 - G7 - Dm7

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Dm7 - Cmaj7 - G7

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G7 - Dm7 - Cmaj7

Question 23

What is the primary role of seventh chords in jazz music?

Accepted Answer

To create harmonic tension and provide colour

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To introduce dissonance

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To resolve to the tonic

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To serve as a substitute for other chords

Question 24

Which of the following chords is a diminished seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

G7(b5)

Answer

Dm7

Answer

G7

Answer

Cmaj7

Question 25

What is the interval between the root and the seventh in a major seventh chord?

Accepted Answer

Major seventh

Answer

Minor seventh

Answer

Augmented seventh

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Diminished seventh

Question 26

What is the name of the seventh chord built on the fifth scale degree of a major scale?

Accepted Answer

V7

Answer

IV7

Answer

I7

Answer

VII7