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Chord Inversions

Description: Test your knowledge on Chord Inversions, a fundamental concept in music theory.
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In a C major chord, what is the interval between the root and the third?

  1. Major Third

  2. Minor Third

  3. Perfect Fourth

  4. Major Sixth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a major chord, the interval between the root and the third is a major third.

Which of the following is an example of a first inversion chord?

  1. C major

  2. C minor

  3. C augmented

  4. C6


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A first inversion chord has the third in the bass, so C6 is the correct answer.

What is the term for a chord with the fifth in the bass?

  1. First Inversion

  2. Second Inversion

  3. Root Position

  4. Open Position


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A chord with the fifth in the bass is in second inversion.

In a G major chord, what is the interval between the root and the seventh?

  1. Major Seventh

  2. Minor Seventh

  3. Perfect Fifth

  4. Major Sixth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a major seventh chord, the interval between the root and the seventh is a major seventh.

Which of the following is an example of a third inversion chord?

  1. G major

  2. G minor

  3. G augmented

  4. G7


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A third inversion chord has the seventh in the bass, so G7 is the correct answer.

What is the term for a chord with the root in the bass?

  1. First Inversion

  2. Second Inversion

  3. Root Position

  4. Open Position


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A chord with the root in the bass is in root position.

In a D minor chord, what is the interval between the root and the fifth?

  1. Major Third

  2. Minor Third

  3. Perfect Fifth

  4. Major Sixth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In a minor chord, the interval between the root and the fifth is a perfect fifth.

Which of the following is an example of an open position chord?

  1. C major

  2. C minor

  3. C augmented

  4. C6


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An open position chord has the notes spread out, so C major is the correct answer.

What is the term for a chord with the third and the seventh in the bass?

  1. First Inversion

  2. Second Inversion

  3. Third Inversion

  4. Open Position


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A chord with the third and the seventh in the bass is in third inversion.

In an F major chord, what is the interval between the root and the sixth?

  1. Major Third

  2. Minor Third

  3. Perfect Fourth

  4. Major Sixth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In a major chord, the interval between the root and the sixth is a major sixth.

Which of the following is an example of a first inversion seventh chord?

  1. G major

  2. G minor

  3. G augmented

  4. G7


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A first inversion seventh chord has the third in the bass, so G7 is the correct answer.

What is the term for a chord with the fifth and the seventh in the bass?

  1. First Inversion

  2. Second Inversion

  3. Third Inversion

  4. Open Position


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A chord with the fifth and the seventh in the bass is in second inversion.

In a B minor chord, what is the interval between the root and the ninth?

  1. Major Third

  2. Minor Third

  3. Perfect Fourth

  4. Major Ninth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In a minor chord, the interval between the root and the ninth is a major ninth.

Which of the following is an example of a third inversion ninth chord?

  1. C major

  2. C minor

  3. C augmented

  4. C9


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A third inversion ninth chord has the seventh in the bass, so C9 is the correct answer.

What is the term for a chord with the root, the third, and the seventh in the bass?

  1. First Inversion

  2. Second Inversion

  3. Third Inversion

  4. Open Position


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A chord with the root, the third, and the seventh in the bass is in third inversion.

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