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Music Composition: Understanding Harmony and Chord Progressions

Description: Music Composition: Understanding Harmony and Chord Progressions
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In music theory, what is the term for the simultaneous sounding of multiple notes?

  1. Melody

  2. Harmony

  3. Rhythm

  4. Texture

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Harmony refers to the combination of notes played together to create a pleasing and cohesive sound.

Which of the following is a common chord progression in popular music?

  1. I - IV - V

  2. I - vi - IV - V

  3. ii - V - I

  4. iii - vi - ii - V

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The I - IV - V chord progression, also known as the 'perfect cadence', is frequently used in popular music to create a sense of resolution and finality.

What is the term for the interval between the root and the third of a chord?

  1. Major Third

  2. Minor Third

  3. Perfect Fifth

  4. Major Seventh

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between the root and the third of a chord determines whether the chord is major or minor.

Which of the following is an example of a diminished chord?

  1. C major

  2. G minor

  3. D diminished

  4. F augmented

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A diminished chord is a type of chord that contains a diminished fifth interval between the root and the fifth.

What is the term for the progression of chords that moves from a tonic chord to a dominant chord and then back to the tonic?

  1. Perfect Cadence

  2. Plagal Cadence

  3. Imperfect Cadence

  4. Authentic Cadence

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An authentic cadence is a type of chord progression that creates a strong sense of resolution and finality.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary dominant chord?

  1. V of V

  2. ii of V

  3. IV of V

  4. vi of V

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A secondary dominant chord is a chord that temporarily replaces the dominant chord in a chord progression.

What is the term for the progression of chords that moves from a tonic chord to a subdominant chord and then back to the tonic?

  1. Perfect Cadence

  2. Plagal Cadence

  3. Imperfect Cadence

  4. Authentic Cadence

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A plagal cadence is a type of chord progression that creates a sense of rest and stability.

Which of the following is an example of a suspended chord?

  1. C major 7

  2. G minor 7

  3. D suspended 4

  4. F augmented 7

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A suspended chord is a type of chord that omits the third and includes a fourth instead.

What is the term for the progression of chords that moves from a tonic chord to a mediant chord and then back to the tonic?

  1. Perfect Cadence

  2. Plagal Cadence

  3. Imperfect Cadence

  4. Authentic Cadence

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An imperfect cadence is a type of chord progression that creates a sense of anticipation and unresolved tension.

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

  1. C major

  2. G minor

  3. D diminished

  4. F augmented

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An augmented chord is a type of chord that contains an augmented fifth interval between the root and the fifth.

What is the term for the progression of chords that moves from a tonic chord to a submediant chord and then back to the tonic?

  1. Perfect Cadence

  2. Plagal Cadence

  3. Imperfect Cadence

  4. Authentic Cadence

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A plagal cadence is a type of chord progression that creates a sense of rest and stability.

Which of the following is an example of a half-diminished chord?

  1. C major 7

  2. G minor 7

  3. D half-diminished 7

  4. F augmented 7

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A half-diminished chord is a type of chord that contains a diminished fifth interval between the root and the fifth and a minor third interval between the root and the third.

What is the term for the progression of chords that moves from a tonic chord to a leading tone chord and then back to the tonic?

  1. Perfect Cadence

  2. Plagal Cadence

  3. Imperfect Cadence

  4. Authentic Cadence

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An authentic cadence is a type of chord progression that creates a strong sense of resolution and finality.

Which of the following is an example of a dominant seventh chord?

  1. C major 7

  2. G minor 7

  3. D dominant 7

  4. F augmented 7

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A dominant seventh chord is a type of chord that contains a major third, a perfect fifth, and a minor seventh interval between the root and the seventh.

What is the term for the progression of chords that moves from a tonic chord to a supertonic chord and then back to the tonic?

  1. Perfect Cadence

  2. Plagal Cadence

  3. Imperfect Cadence

  4. Authentic Cadence

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An imperfect cadence is a type of chord progression that creates a sense of anticipation and unresolved tension.

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