Chord Analysis

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of chord analysis, including identifying chords, understanding chord progressions, and recognizing chord symbols.
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What is the root of the chord C major?

  1. C

  2. D

  3. E

  4. F


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The root of a chord is the note that gives the chord its name. In this case, the root is C.

What is the third of the chord G major?

  1. B

  2. C

  3. D

  4. E


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The third of a chord is the note that is three scale degrees above the root. In this case, the root is G, so the third is B.

What is the fifth of the chord D minor?

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fifth of a chord is the note that is five scale degrees above the root. In this case, the root is D, so the fifth is A.

What is the major triad built on the note F?

  1. F major

  2. F minor

  3. F augmented

  4. F diminished


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A major triad is a chord that consists of a root, a major third, and a perfect fifth. In this case, the root is F, the major third is A, and the perfect fifth is C.

What is the minor triad built on the note B?

  1. B major

  2. B minor

  3. B augmented

  4. B diminished


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A minor triad is a chord that consists of a root, a minor third, and a perfect fifth. In this case, the root is B, the minor third is D, and the perfect fifth is F#.

What is the augmented triad built on the note E?

  1. E major

  2. E minor

  3. E augmented

  4. E diminished


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An augmented triad is a chord that consists of a root, a major third, and an augmented fifth. In this case, the root is E, the major third is G#, and the augmented fifth is C#.

What is the diminished triad built on the note G?

  1. G major

  2. G minor

  3. G augmented

  4. G diminished


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A diminished triad is a chord that consists of a root, a minor third, and a diminished fifth. In this case, the root is G, the minor third is Bb, and the diminished fifth is Db.

What is the chord symbol for a C major chord?

  1. C

  2. Cmaj

  3. CM

  4. C7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chord symbol for a major chord is simply the letter name of the root. In this case, the root is C, so the chord symbol is C.

What is the chord symbol for a G minor chord?

  1. G

  2. Gm

  3. Gmin

  4. G7


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The chord symbol for a minor chord is the letter name of the root followed by a lowercase "m". In this case, the root is G, so the chord symbol is Gm.

What is the chord symbol for a D augmented chord?

  1. D

  2. Daug

  3. D+

  4. D7


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The chord symbol for an augmented chord is the letter name of the root followed by a "+" sign. In this case, the root is D, so the chord symbol is Daug.

What is the chord symbol for a B diminished chord?

  1. B

  2. Bdim

  3. B-

  4. B7


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The chord symbol for a diminished chord is the letter name of the root followed by a "dim" or "o" symbol. In this case, the root is B, so the chord symbol is Bdim.

What is the chord progression I-IV-V in the key of C major?

  1. C-F-G

  2. C-G-Am

  3. C-Am-F

  4. C-F-Am


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chord progression I-IV-V in the key of C major consists of the chords C major, F major, and G major. These chords are the first, fourth, and fifth chords in the C major scale.

What is the chord progression ii-V-I in the key of G major?

  1. Am-D-G

  2. Bm-E-G

  3. Dm-G-C

  4. Em-A-D


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chord progression ii-V-I in the key of G major consists of the chords Am, D, and G. These chords are the second, fifth, and first chords in the G major scale.

What is the chord progression vi-ii-V-I in the key of D minor?

  1. Bm-Dm-G-D

  2. Em-Am-D-G

  3. F#m-Bm-E-A

  4. Gm-Cm-F-Bb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chord progression vi-ii-V-I in the key of D minor consists of the chords Bm, Dm, G, and D. These chords are the sixth, second, fifth, and first chords in the D minor scale.

What is the chord progression I-vi-IV-V in the key of A major?

  1. A-F#m-D-E

  2. A-Dm-G-C

  3. A-E-F#m-D

  4. A-F-Dm-E


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chord progression I-vi-IV-V in the key of A major consists of the chords A major, F# minor, D major, and E major. These chords are the first, sixth, fourth, and fifth chords in the A major scale.

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