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Chord Embellishments

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What is the term used to describe adding a note to a chord that is not part of the original chord?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chord extensions are notes added to a chord that are not part of the basic triad or seventh chord.

Which of the following is an example of a chord embellishment that involves changing one of the notes in the chord?

  1. Suspensions

  2. Passing tones

  3. Appoggiaturas

  4. Chord alterations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chord alterations involve changing one or more notes in a chord to create a different sound.

What is the term used to describe a chord embellishment that involves playing a note before the main chord tone?

  1. Anticipation

  2. Appoggiatura

  3. Suspension

  4. Passing tone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic note that is played before the main chord tone and resolves to it.

Which of the following is an example of a chord embellishment that involves playing a note after the main chord tone?

  1. Suspension

  2. Passing tone

  3. Appoggiatura

  4. Anticipation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A suspension is a chord embellishment that involves playing a note that is not part of the chord and then resolving it to a chord tone.

What is the term used to describe a chord embellishment that involves playing a note that is not part of the chord and then moving to another note that is part of the chord?

  1. Passing tone

  2. Appoggiatura

  3. Suspension

  4. Anticipation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A passing tone is a non-harmonic note that is played between two chord tones.

Which of the following is an example of a chord embellishment that involves adding a note to a chord that is a half step above or below a chord tone?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chord alterations involve changing one or more notes in a chord to create a different sound. Adding a note that is a half step above or below a chord tone is a common type of chord alteration.

What is the term used to describe a chord embellishment that involves playing a note that is a whole step above or below a chord tone?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chord alterations involve changing one or more notes in a chord to create a different sound. Adding a note that is a whole step above or below a chord tone is a common type of chord alteration.

Which of the following is an example of a chord embellishment that involves replacing one chord with another chord that has a similar function?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chord substitutions involve replacing one chord with another chord that has a similar function. This can be done to create a different sound or to make the chord progression more interesting.

What is the term used to describe a chord embellishment that involves playing a chord in a different position on the instrument?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chord inversions involve playing a chord in a different position on the instrument. This can be done to create a different sound or to make the chord progression more interesting.

Which of the following is an example of a chord embellishment that involves adding a note to a chord that is a third above the root?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chord extensions are notes added to a chord that are not part of the basic triad or seventh chord. Adding a note that is a third above the root is a common type of chord extension.

What is the term used to describe a chord embellishment that involves adding a note to a chord that is a fifth above the root?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chord extensions are notes added to a chord that are not part of the basic triad or seventh chord. Adding a note that is a fifth above the root is a common type of chord extension.

Which of the following is an example of a chord embellishment that involves adding a note to a chord that is a seventh above the root?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chord extensions are notes added to a chord that are not part of the basic triad or seventh chord. Adding a note that is a seventh above the root is a common type of chord extension.

What is the term used to describe a chord embellishment that involves adding a note to a chord that is a ninth above the root?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chord extensions are notes added to a chord that are not part of the basic triad or seventh chord. Adding a note that is a ninth above the root is a common type of chord extension.

Which of the following is an example of a chord embellishment that involves adding a note to a chord that is a eleventh above the root?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chord extensions are notes added to a chord that are not part of the basic triad or seventh chord. Adding a note that is a eleventh above the root is a common type of chord extension.

What is the term used to describe a chord embellishment that involves adding a note to a chord that is a thirteenth above the root?

  1. Chord extension

  2. Chord alteration

  3. Chord substitution

  4. Chord inversion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chord extensions are notes added to a chord that are not part of the basic triad or seventh chord. Adding a note that is a thirteenth above the root is a common type of chord extension.

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