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Suspensions

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What is a suspension?

  1. A chord that contains a note that is not in the key

  2. A chord that contains a note that is held over from the previous chord

  3. A chord that contains a note that is played before the rest of the chord

  4. A chord that contains a note that is played after the rest of the chord

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A suspension is a chord that contains a note that is held over from the previous chord. This note is usually dissonant with the other notes in the chord, but it is resolved to a consonant note in the next chord.

What are the three types of suspensions?

  1. 4-3, 6-5, and 2-3

  2. 4-3, 6-5, and 9-8

  3. 4-3, 6-5, and 7-6

  4. 4-3, 6-5, and 5-4

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The three types of suspensions are 4-3, 6-5, and 7-6. A 4-3 suspension is a suspension in which the suspended note is a fourth above the root of the chord. A 6-5 suspension is a suspension in which the suspended note is a sixth above the root of the chord. A 7-6 suspension is a suspension in which the suspended note is a seventh above the root of the chord.

How is a suspension resolved?

  1. It is played again in the next chord

  2. It is moved to a different note in the next chord

  3. It is dropped from the chord

  4. It is held over to the next chord

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A suspension is resolved when it is moved to a different note in the next chord. This note is usually consonant with the other notes in the chord.

What is the difference between a suspension and an appoggiatura?

  1. A suspension is held over from the previous chord, while an appoggiatura is played before the rest of the chord

  2. A suspension is dissonant with the other notes in the chord, while an appoggiatura is consonant

  3. A suspension is resolved to a consonant note, while an appoggiatura is resolved to a dissonant note

  4. A suspension is played on a strong beat, while an appoggiatura is played on a weak beat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between a suspension and an appoggiatura is that a suspension is held over from the previous chord, while an appoggiatura is played before the rest of the chord.

What is the most common type of suspension?

  1. 4-3 suspension

  2. 6-5 suspension

  3. 7-6 suspension

  4. 9-8 suspension

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common type of suspension is the 4-3 suspension. This is because the fourth is a relatively dissonant interval, and it is easy to resolve to a consonant interval.

Can suspensions be used in any key?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Only in major keys

  4. Only in minor keys

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suspensions can be used in any key. However, they are more common in some keys than others. For example, 4-3 suspensions are more common in major keys, while 6-5 suspensions are more common in minor keys.

What is a double suspension?

  1. A suspension that contains two suspended notes

  2. A suspension that is resolved to two different notes

  3. A suspension that is played in two different voices

  4. A suspension that is held over for two chords

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A double suspension is a suspension that contains two suspended notes. These notes are usually resolved to consonant notes in the next chord.

What is a triple suspension?

  1. A suspension that contains three suspended notes

  2. A suspension that is resolved to three different notes

  3. A suspension that is played in three different voices

  4. A suspension that is held over for three chords

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A triple suspension is a suspension that contains three suspended notes. These notes are usually resolved to consonant notes in the next chord.

What is a quadruple suspension?

  1. A suspension that contains four suspended notes

  2. A suspension that is resolved to four different notes

  3. A suspension that is played in four different voices

  4. A suspension that is held over for four chords

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A quadruple suspension is a suspension that contains four suspended notes. These notes are usually resolved to consonant notes in the next chord.

What is a prepared suspension?

  1. A suspension that is preceded by a note that is the same as the suspended note

  2. A suspension that is preceded by a note that is a step below the suspended note

  3. A suspension that is preceded by a note that is a step above the suspended note

  4. A suspension that is preceded by a note that is a third below the suspended note

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A prepared suspension is a suspension that is preceded by a note that is the same as the suspended note. This helps to make the suspension sound less dissonant.

What is an unprepared suspension?

  1. A suspension that is not preceded by a note that is the same as the suspended note

  2. A suspension that is preceded by a note that is a step below the suspended note

  3. A suspension that is preceded by a note that is a step above the suspended note

  4. A suspension that is preceded by a note that is a third below the suspended note

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An unprepared suspension is a suspension that is not preceded by a note that is the same as the suspended note. This makes the suspension sound more dissonant.

What is a delayed suspension?

  1. A suspension that is played after the rest of the chord

  2. A suspension that is held over from the previous chord

  3. A suspension that is resolved to a different note in the next chord

  4. A suspension that is played on a weak beat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A delayed suspension is a suspension that is played after the rest of the chord. This makes the suspension sound more dissonant.

What is a free suspension?

  1. A suspension that is not resolved to a consonant note

  2. A suspension that is held over for more than one chord

  3. A suspension that is played in two different voices

  4. A suspension that is played on a strong beat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A free suspension is a suspension that is not resolved to a consonant note. This makes the suspension sound very dissonant.

What is a pedal suspension?

  1. A suspension that is held over for more than one chord

  2. A suspension that is played in two different voices

  3. A suspension that is played on a strong beat

  4. A suspension that is not resolved to a consonant note

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pedal suspension is a suspension that is held over for more than one chord. This makes the suspension sound very dissonant.

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