Chord Cadences

Description: **Chord Cadences Quiz** This quiz tests your understanding of chord cadences in music theory. A chord cadence is a sequence of chords that creates a sense of resolution or closure in a piece of music. There are many different types of cadences, each with its own unique sound and function.
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What is the most common type of cadence?

  1. Perfect cadence

  2. Imperfect cadence

  3. Plagal cadence

  4. Deceptive cadence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The perfect cadence is the most common type of cadence because it creates a strong sense of resolution. It consists of a dominant chord followed by a tonic chord, such as G major to C major.

What is an imperfect cadence?

  1. A cadence that ends on a dominant chord

  2. A cadence that ends on a tonic chord

  3. A cadence that ends on a subdominant chord

  4. A cadence that ends on a mediant chord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An imperfect cadence creates a sense of tension because it does not resolve to a tonic chord. It consists of a dominant chord followed by a subdominant chord, such as G major to C minor.

What is a plagal cadence?

  1. A cadence that ends on a tonic chord

  2. A cadence that ends on a dominant chord

  3. A cadence that ends on a subdominant chord

  4. A cadence that ends on a mediant chord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A plagal cadence creates a sense of rest or closure. It consists of a subdominant chord followed by a tonic chord, such as C minor to G major.

What is a deceptive cadence?

  1. A cadence that ends on a tonic chord

  2. A cadence that ends on a dominant chord

  3. A cadence that ends on a subdominant chord

  4. A cadence that ends on a chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A deceptive cadence creates a sense of surprise because it does not resolve to a tonic, dominant, or subdominant chord. It consists of a dominant chord followed by a chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant, such as G major to D minor.

What is the function of a cadence in music?

  1. To create a sense of resolution or closure

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To create a sense of surprise

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cadences can create a sense of resolution, tension, or surprise, depending on the type of cadence and the context in which it is used.

Which of the following is an example of a perfect cadence?

  1. G major to C major

  2. G major to C minor

  3. C minor to G major

  4. C minor to G minor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A perfect cadence consists of a dominant chord followed by a tonic chord. In this case, G major is the dominant chord and C major is the tonic chord.

Which of the following is an example of an imperfect cadence?

  1. G major to C major

  2. G major to C minor

  3. C minor to G major

  4. C minor to G minor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An imperfect cadence consists of a dominant chord followed by a subdominant chord. In this case, G major is the dominant chord and C minor is the subdominant chord.

Which of the following is an example of a plagal cadence?

  1. G major to C major

  2. G major to C minor

  3. C minor to G major

  4. C minor to G minor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A plagal cadence consists of a subdominant chord followed by a tonic chord. In this case, C minor is the subdominant chord and G major is the tonic chord.

Which of the following is an example of a deceptive cadence?

  1. G major to C major

  2. G major to C minor

  3. C minor to G major

  4. C minor to G minor


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A deceptive cadence consists of a dominant chord followed by a chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant. In this case, G major is the dominant chord and D minor is the chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant.

What is the difference between a perfect cadence and an imperfect cadence?

  1. A perfect cadence ends on a tonic chord, while an imperfect cadence ends on a dominant chord

  2. A perfect cadence ends on a dominant chord, while an imperfect cadence ends on a tonic chord

  3. A perfect cadence ends on a tonic chord, while an imperfect cadence ends on a subdominant chord

  4. A perfect cadence ends on a dominant chord, while an imperfect cadence ends on a mediant chord


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A perfect cadence consists of a dominant chord followed by a tonic chord, while an imperfect cadence consists of a dominant chord followed by a subdominant chord.

What is the difference between a plagal cadence and a deceptive cadence?

  1. A plagal cadence ends on a tonic chord, while a deceptive cadence ends on a dominant chord

  2. A plagal cadence ends on a dominant chord, while a deceptive cadence ends on a tonic chord

  3. A plagal cadence ends on a tonic chord, while a deceptive cadence ends on a subdominant chord

  4. A plagal cadence ends on a subdominant chord, while a deceptive cadence ends on a chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A plagal cadence consists of a subdominant chord followed by a tonic chord, while a deceptive cadence consists of a dominant chord followed by a chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant.

What are some common cadences used in popular music?

  1. Perfect cadence

  2. Imperfect cadence

  3. Plagal cadence

  4. Deceptive cadence

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the cadences mentioned are commonly used in popular music. The perfect cadence is the most common, but the other cadences can also be found in a variety of songs.

How can cadences be used to create a sense of tension and release in music?

  1. By using perfect cadences to create a sense of resolution

  2. By using imperfect cadences to create a sense of tension

  3. By using deceptive cadences to create a sense of surprise

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cadences can be used to create a sense of tension and release in music by using perfect cadences to create a sense of resolution, imperfect cadences to create a sense of tension, and deceptive cadences to create a sense of surprise.

What are some of the most famous cadences in classical music?

  1. The perfect cadence in the opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

  2. The imperfect cadence in the opening of Mozart's Symphony No. 40

  3. The plagal cadence in the opening of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

  4. The deceptive cadence in the opening of Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat major

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the cadences mentioned are famous cadences in classical music. They are all used to create a sense of tension and release, and to add interest and variety to the music.

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