Master Chord Theory: Enhance Your Musical Compositions

Question 1

What is a triad chord?

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A chord with three notes

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A chord with four notes

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A chord with five notes

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A chord with six notes

Question 2

What is the function of a tonic chord?

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To provide a sense of resolution and stability

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To create tension and anticipation

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To add colour and interest to a progression

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To act as a substitute for the dominant chord

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a diminished chord?

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Is a major chord

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Contains a diminished 5th interval

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Has a dissonant sound

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Is often used to create tension

Question 4

What is the function of a dominant 7th chord in classical music?

Accepted Answer

To create tension and anticipation

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To create a sense of resolution and stability

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To add colour and interest to a progression

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To act as a substitute for the tonic chord

Question 5

What is the inversion of a chord where the third of the chord becomes the bass note called?

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First inversion

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Second inversion

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Root position

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Extended position

Question 6

Which type of chord contains an augmented fifth interval?

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Augmented chord

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Minor chord

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Major chord

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Suspended chord

Question 7

Which scale degree is the root of a dominant seventh chord?

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V

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I

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IV

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VII

Question 8

What is the name of the chord progression that typically concludes with the tonic chord?

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Authentic cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Interrupted cadence

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Deceptive cadence

Question 9

What is the root position of the C major chord:

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C - E - G

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C - G - E

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E - C - G

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G - C - E

Question 10

Which of the following is a diminished triad:

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C - Eb - G

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C - E - G

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C - F - Ab

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C - G - Bb

Question 11

What is the term for a chord that contains the notes of a major triad with an added seventh:

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Major seventh chord

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Minor seventh chord

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Dominant seventh chord

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Suspended seventh chord

Question 12

Which of the following chords is commonly used as a dominant function:

Accepted Answer

Dominant seventh chord

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Augmented triad

Question 13

What is the interval between the root and the fifth in a minor chord:

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Diminished fifth

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Perfect fifth

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Augmented fifth

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Minor sixth

Question 14

Which of the following chords is considered a perfect cadence:

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I - V - I

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I - IV - V

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IV - V - I

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V - I - IV

Question 15

What is the term for a chord that contains the notes of a major seventh chord with an added ninth:

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Major ninth chord

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Minor ninth chord

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Dominant ninth chord

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Augmented ninth chord

Question 16

What is the term for a chord that contains an augmented fifth interval?

Accepted Answer

Augmented chord

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Suspended chord

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Dominant chord

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Minor chord

Question 17

Which of the following symbols indicates a diminished seventh chord?

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ø7

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7

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m7

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maj7

Question 18

What is the root of a diminished triad that contains the notes Bb, D, and F?

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Bb

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F

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D

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A

Question 19

What is the function of a suspended chord in a musical composition?

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To create tension and anticipation

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To provide a stable harmonic foundation

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To resolve a cadence

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To introduce a new melody