Chord Patterns

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

  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 consists of four half steps.

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

  1. I - IV - V

  2. I - ii - V

  3. I - vi - IV

  4. I - iii - vi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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

  1. Major third

  2. Minor third

  3. Perfect fourth

  4. Minor sixth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a minor chord, the interval between the root and the fifth is a minor third, which consists of three half steps.

What is the term for a chord that consists of the root, third, and fifth notes of a scale?

  1. Triad

  2. Seventh chord

  3. Ninth chord

  4. Eleventh chord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A triad is a chord that consists of the root, third, and fifth notes of a scale. It is the most basic type of chord and is often used as the foundation for more complex chords.

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

  1. C major

  2. G minor

  3. D suspended fourth

  4. A augmented


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A suspended chord is a chord that omits the third and instead uses the fourth or second note of the scale. D suspended fourth is an example of a suspended chord.

In a dominant seventh chord, the interval between the root and the seventh is a:

  1. Major seventh

  2. Minor seventh

  3. Perfect fourth

  4. Minor sixth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a dominant seventh chord, the interval between the root and the seventh is a minor seventh, which consists of ten half steps.

What is the term for a chord that consists of the root, third, fifth, and seventh notes of a scale?

  1. Triad

  2. Seventh chord

  3. Ninth chord

  4. Eleventh chord


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A seventh chord is a chord that consists of the root, third, fifth, and seventh notes of a scale. It is more complex than a triad and is often used to create richer harmonies.

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

  1. C major

  2. G minor

  3. D augmented

  4. A diminished


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An augmented chord is a chord that has a raised fifth, which is one half step higher than the perfect fifth. D augmented is an example of an augmented chord.

In a diminished chord, the interval between the root and the fifth is a:

  1. Major third

  2. Minor third

  3. Perfect fourth

  4. Diminished fifth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In a diminished chord, the interval between the root and the fifth is a diminished fifth, which consists of six half steps.

What is the term for a chord that consists of the root, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth notes of a scale?

  1. Triad

  2. Seventh chord

  3. Ninth chord

  4. Eleventh chord


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A ninth chord is a chord that consists of the root, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth notes of a scale. It is a complex chord that is often used to create rich and dissonant harmonies.

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

  1. C major

  2. G minor

  3. D diminished seventh

  4. A augmented


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A diminished seventh chord is a chord that has a diminished fifth and a minor seventh. D diminished seventh is an example of a diminished seventh chord.

In an eleventh chord, the interval between the root and the eleventh is a:

  1. Major seventh

  2. Minor seventh

  3. Perfect fourth

  4. Perfect eleventh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In an eleventh chord, the interval between the root and the eleventh is a perfect eleventh, which consists of twelve half steps.

What is the term for a chord that consists of the root, third, fifth, seventh, ninth, and thirteenth notes of a scale?

  1. Triad

  2. Seventh chord

  3. Ninth chord

  4. Thirteenth chord


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A thirteenth chord is a chord that consists of the root, third, fifth, seventh, ninth, and thirteenth notes of a scale. It is a complex chord that is often used to create rich and dissonant harmonies.

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

  1. C major

  2. G minor

  3. D augmented eleventh

  4. A diminished


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An augmented eleventh chord is a chord that has an augmented fifth and an eleventh. D augmented eleventh is an example of an augmented eleventh chord.

In a half-diminished seventh chord, the interval between the root and the seventh is a:

  1. Major seventh

  2. Minor seventh

  3. Half-diminished seventh

  4. Minor sixth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In a half-diminished seventh chord, the interval between the root and the seventh is a half-diminished seventh, which consists of nine half steps.

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