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Chord Functions

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of chord functions in music theory. Chord functions are the roles that chords play in a musical progression, and they help to create a sense of harmony and movement in a piece of music.
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What is the primary function of a tonic chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tonic chord is the chord that represents the key of the piece. It is usually the first chord in a musical progression, and it helps to establish the overall tonality of the piece.

What is the function of a dominant chord?

  1. To create a sense of tension

  2. To resolve a musical progression

  3. To add color and interest to the harmony

  4. To establish the key of the piece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dominant chord is the chord that creates a sense of tension in a musical progression. It is usually the fifth chord in a major key or the fourth chord in a minor key, and it helps to drive the progression forward.

What is the function of a subdominant chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The subdominant chord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually the fourth chord in a major key or the third chord in a minor key, and it helps to create a sense of movement and variety in the progression.

What is the function of a mediant chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The mediant chord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually the third chord in a major key or the second chord in a minor key, and it helps to create a sense of movement and variety in the progression.

What is the function of a submediant chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The submediant chord is the chord that resolves a musical progression. It is usually the sixth chord in a major key or the fifth chord in a minor key, and it helps to bring the progression to a close.

What is the function of a leading tone chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The leading tone chord is the chord that creates a sense of tension in a musical progression. It is usually the seventh chord in a major key or the sixth chord in a minor key, and it helps to drive the progression forward.

What is the function of a diminished chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The diminished chord is the chord that creates a sense of tension in a musical progression. It is usually used as a passing chord or as a chord that leads to a dominant chord.

What is the function of an augmented chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The augmented chord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually used as a passing chord or as a chord that leads to a dominant chord.

What is the function of a suspended chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The suspended chord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually used as a passing chord or as a chord that leads to a dominant chord.

What is the function of a polychord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The polychord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually used as a passing chord or as a chord that leads to a dominant chord.

What is the function of a cluster chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cluster chord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually used as a passing chord or as a chord that leads to a dominant chord.

What is the function of a quartal chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The quartal chord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually used as a passing chord or as a chord that leads to a dominant chord.

What is the function of a quintal chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The quintal chord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually used as a passing chord or as a chord that leads to a dominant chord.

What is the function of a sextal chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sextal chord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually used as a passing chord or as a chord that leads to a dominant chord.

What is the function of a septimal chord?

  1. To establish the key of the piece

  2. To create a sense of tension

  3. To resolve a musical progression

  4. To add color and interest to the harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The septimal chord is the chord that adds color and interest to the harmony of a musical progression. It is usually used as a passing chord or as a chord that leads to a dominant chord.

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