Harmony Basics

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What is the term for the simultaneous sounding of multiple notes?

  1. Melody

  2. Harmony

  3. Rhythm

  4. Texture


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Harmony is the simultaneous sounding of multiple notes, while melody is a succession of notes, rhythm is the pattern of beats and accents, and texture is the overall sound of a piece of music.

What is the most common type of chord in Western music?

  1. Major chord

  2. Minor chord

  3. Diminished chord

  4. Augmented chord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Major chords are the most common type of chord in Western music. They are characterized by their bright and cheerful sound.

What is the difference between a major and a minor chord?

  1. Major chords have a higher third than minor chords.

  2. Minor chords have a lower third than major chords.

  3. Major chords have a higher fifth than minor chords.

  4. Minor chords have a lower fifth than major chords.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main difference between a major and a minor chord is the interval between the root and the third. In a major chord, the third is a major third (four half steps), while in a minor chord, the third is a minor third (three half steps).

What is the term for the progression of chords in a piece of music?

  1. Cadence

  2. Harmony

  3. Melody

  4. Rhythm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cadence is the term for the progression of chords in a piece of music. Cadences are used to create a sense of closure or resolution.

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. It consists of a V chord followed by a I chord.

What is the term for the repetition of a chord pattern?

  1. Sequence

  2. Cadence

  3. Harmony

  4. Melody


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sequence is the repetition of a chord pattern at different pitch levels.

What is the term for the simultaneous sounding of two or more melodies?

  1. Harmony

  2. Counterpoint

  3. Melody

  4. Rhythm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Counterpoint is the simultaneous sounding of two or more melodies. It is a technique that is often used in classical music.

What is the term for the use of dissonance in music?

  1. Consonance

  2. Dissonance

  3. Harmony

  4. Melody


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dissonance is the use of intervals that are considered to be harsh or unstable. It is often used to create tension or drama in music.

What is the term for the resolution of dissonance?

  1. Consonance

  2. Dissonance

  3. Harmony

  4. Melody


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Consonance is the resolution of dissonance. It is the use of intervals that are considered to be stable or pleasing.

What is the term for the use of chromaticism in music?

  1. Chromaticism

  2. Consonance

  3. Dissonance

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chromaticism is the use of notes that are not in the key of the piece. It is often used to create a sense of tension or drama.

What is the term for the use of modulation in music?

  1. Modulation

  2. Consonance

  3. Dissonance

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modulation is the change of key in a piece of music. It is often used to create a sense of contrast or development.

What is the term for the use of suspension in music?

  1. Suspension

  2. Consonance

  3. Dissonance

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suspension is the temporary delay of a note in a chord. It is often used to create a sense of tension or drama.

What is the term for the use of appoggiatura in music?

  1. Appoggiatura

  2. Consonance

  3. Dissonance

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Appoggiatura is the grace note that is played before a main note. It is often used to create a sense of ornamentation or embellishment.

What is the term for the use of pedal point in music?

  1. Pedal point

  2. Consonance

  3. Dissonance

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pedal point is the sustained note in the bass register that is played throughout a section of music. It is often used to create a sense of stability or grounding.

What is the term for the use of ostinato in music?

  1. Ostinato

  2. Consonance

  3. Dissonance

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ostinato is the repeated melodic or rhythmic pattern that is used throughout a section of music. It is often used to create a sense of momentum or drive.

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