Harmonic Analysis Quizzes - Test Your Understanding of Musical Harmony

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of harmonic analysis?

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Evaluating the effectiveness of orchestration

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Identifying chord progressions

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Determining key and tonality

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Predicting melodic direction

Question 2

In a typical diatonic progression, the V chord is often preceded by which chord?

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I

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ii

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IV

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vi

Question 3

Which harmonic interval is considered the most dissonant in Western tonal music?

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Tritone

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Perfect fifth

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Minor second

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Major seventh

Question 4

In a harmonic sequence, the pattern of chords:

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Is repeated at different pitch levels

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Is reversed at different pitch levels

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Is slightly modified at different pitch levels

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Is completely different at different pitch levels

Question 5

In a cadential progression, the V7 chord typically resolves to which chord?

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I

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ii

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IV

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vi

Question 6

In a harmonic progression, the term 'modulation' refers to:

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A shift from one key to another

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A change in time signature

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A change in tempo

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A change in texture

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a primary harmonic function?

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Neapolitan sixth

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Tonic

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Subdominant

Question 8

Which type of chord progression leads to a resolution on the tonic chord?

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Authentic cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Deceptive cadence

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Suspending cadence

Question 9

By what name do we refer to the method used to identify a chord's function within a harmonic progression?

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Roman numeral analysis

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Harmonic rhythm

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Contrapuntal analysis

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Melodic embellishment

Question 10

In the context of a major key, what harmonic function does a dominant seventh chord perform?

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Dominant

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Tonic

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Subdominant

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Submediant

Question 11

Which voice-leading technique is commonly used in harmonic progressions?

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Oblique motion

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Parallel motion

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Contrary motion

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Retrograde motion

Question 12

What is the name given to a chord progression that proceeds from the subdominant to the dominant and finally to the tonic chord?

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Perfect cadence

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Imperfect cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Deceptive cadence

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of harmonic analysis?

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To analyze the structure of musical compositions

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To ascertain the composer's intent

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To assess the quality of music

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To predict the future of Western music

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a primary harmonic function?

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Mediant

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Tonic

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Subdominant

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Dominant

Question 15

In the key of C major, which chord is the subdominant?

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F major (IV)

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C major (I)

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G major (V)

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B-flat major (VII)

Question 16

What musical entity is characterized by the vertical combination of notes that create a stable and harmonious sound?

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Chord

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Interval

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Scale

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Arpeggio

Question 17

Which type of chord comprises a root, third, and fifth?

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Triad

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Seventh chord

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Ninth chord

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Suspended chord

Question 18

What is the intervallic relationship between the root and third of a major chord?

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Major third

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Minor second

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Major second

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Minor third

Question 19

What is the primary function of a dominant chord?

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To create tension and resolve to a tonic chord

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To provide a sense of stability and rest

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To introduce new harmonic material

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To modulate to a new key

Question 20

Which type of chord creates a feeling of instability and requires resolution?

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Dissonant chord

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Consonant chord

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Cadential chord

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Passing chord

Question 21

In a root position triad, the interval between the root and the third is:

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Major or minor third

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Perfect fifth

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Minor seventh

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Augmented second

Question 22

Which of the following progressions is considered a deceptive cadence?

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V - vi

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I - IV - V

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vi - IV - I

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ii - V - I

Question 23

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Neapolitan sixth chord?

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Flattened sixth

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Diminished fifth

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Augmented third

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Minor seventh

Question 24

What is the function of a dominant seventh chord in a harmonic progression?

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To resolve to the tonic chord

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To establish the subdominant tonality

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To prolong the tonic harmony

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To create a sense of anticipation

Question 25

What is the term for a chord that is used to prolong the tonic harmony?

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Pedal point

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Suspending chord

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Neighboring chord

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Appoggiatura chord

Question 26

Which of the following composers is known for their extensive use of chromatic harmony?

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Richard Wagner

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 27

What is the main purpose of a harmonic analysis?

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To understand the underlying harmonic structure of a musical composition

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Provide a performance guide

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To analyze the composer's skill