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Chord Suspensions

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of chord suspensions, which are chords that have one or more of their notes replaced by a note that is a third above or below the root.
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What is the most common type of suspension?

  1. 4-3 suspension

  2. 2-3 suspension

  3. 7-6 suspension

  4. 9-8 suspension

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 4-3 suspension is the most common type of suspension because it is the easiest to resolve. The suspended note is the fourth scale degree, which resolves to the third scale degree.

What is the difference between a suspension and a retardation?

  1. Suspensions are always prepared, while retardations are not.

  2. Suspensions are always resolved, while retardations are not.

  3. Suspensions are always dissonant, while retardations are not.

  4. Suspensions are always consonant, while retardations are not.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suspensions are always prepared, meaning that the suspended note is heard in the previous chord. Retardations are not prepared, meaning that the suspended note is not heard in the previous chord.

What is the most common way to resolve a suspension?

  1. Downward by step

  2. Upward by step

  3. Downward by leap

  4. Upward by leap

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common way to resolve a suspension is downward by step. This means that the suspended note moves down one scale degree to the note that it is supposed to be.

What is the difference between a sus2 chord and a sus4 chord?

  1. Sus2 chords have a major third, while sus4 chords have a minor third.

  2. Sus2 chords have a minor third, while sus4 chords have a major third.

  3. Sus2 chords have a perfect fifth, while sus4 chords have an augmented fifth.

  4. Sus2 chords have an augmented fifth, while sus4 chords have a perfect fifth.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sus2 chords have a major third and a perfect fourth, while sus4 chords have a perfect fifth and a major third.

What is the most common type of sus2 chord?

  1. Csus2

  2. Gsus2

  3. Dsus2

  4. Asus2

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Csus2 is the most common type of sus2 chord because it is the easiest to play on the guitar. It is also a very common chord in popular music.

What is the most common type of sus4 chord?

  1. Gsus4

  2. Dsus4

  3. Csus4

  4. Asus4

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gsus4 is the most common type of sus4 chord because it is the easiest to play on the guitar. It is also a very common chord in popular music.

What is the difference between a sus2 chord and a sus4 chord in terms of their function?

  1. Sus2 chords are more often used as tonic chords, while sus4 chords are more often used as dominant chords.

  2. Sus2 chords are more often used as dominant chords, while sus4 chords are more often used as tonic chords.

  3. Sus2 chords are more often used as subdominant chords, while sus4 chords are more often used as leading tone chords.

  4. Sus2 chords are more often used as leading tone chords, while sus4 chords are more often used as subdominant chords.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sus2 chords are more often used as tonic chords because they have a more stable sound. Sus4 chords are more often used as dominant chords because they have a more unstable sound.

What is the most common way to use a sus2 chord?

  1. As a substitute for a major chord

  2. As a substitute for a minor chord

  3. As a substitute for a dominant chord

  4. As a substitute for a diminished chord

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sus2 chords are most often used as a substitute for a major chord. This is because they have a similar sound to a major chord, but they are slightly more dissonant.

What is the most common way to use a sus4 chord?

  1. As a substitute for a major chord

  2. As a substitute for a minor chord

  3. As a substitute for a dominant chord

  4. As a substitute for a diminished chord

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sus4 chords are most often used as a substitute for a dominant chord. This is because they have a similar sound to a dominant chord, but they are slightly more dissonant.

What is the difference between a sus2 chord and a maj7 chord?

  1. Sus2 chords have a major third and a perfect fourth, while maj7 chords have a major third and a major seventh.

  2. Sus2 chords have a major third and a major seventh, while maj7 chords have a major third and a perfect fourth.

  3. Sus2 chords have a minor third and a perfect fourth, while maj7 chords have a major third and a major seventh.

  4. Sus2 chords have a minor third and a major seventh, while maj7 chords have a major third and a perfect fourth.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sus2 chords have a major third and a perfect fourth, while maj7 chords have a major third and a major seventh.

What is the difference between a sus4 chord and a min7 chord?

  1. Sus4 chords have a perfect fifth and a major third, while min7 chords have a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.

  2. Sus4 chords have a perfect fifth and a minor seventh, while min7 chords have a perfect fifth and a major third.

  3. Sus4 chords have an augmented fifth and a major third, while min7 chords have a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.

  4. Sus4 chords have an augmented fifth and a minor seventh, while min7 chords have a perfect fifth and a major third.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sus4 chords have a perfect fifth and a major third, while min7 chords have a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.

What is the most common way to use a sus2 chord in a chord progression?

  1. As a tonic chord

  2. As a subdominant chord

  3. As a dominant chord

  4. As a leading tone chord

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sus2 chords are most often used as a tonic chord in a chord progression. This is because they have a stable sound that can support the melody.

What is the most common way to use a sus4 chord in a chord progression?

  1. As a tonic chord

  2. As a subdominant chord

  3. As a dominant chord

  4. As a leading tone chord

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sus4 chords are most often used as a dominant chord in a chord progression. This is because they have an unstable sound that can create tension and lead to a resolution.

What is the most common way to use a sus2 chord in a melody?

  1. As a starting note

  2. As an ending note

  3. As a passing note

  4. As a neighbor note

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sus2 chords are most often used as a starting note in a melody. This is because they have a stable sound that can help to establish the tonality of the melody.

What is the most common way to use a sus4 chord in a melody?

  1. As a starting note

  2. As an ending note

  3. As a passing note

  4. As a neighbor note

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sus4 chords are most often used as a passing note in a melody. This is because they have an unstable sound that can create tension and lead to a resolution.

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