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Harmony in Popular Music

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What is the most common chord progression in popular music?

  1. I-IV-V

  2. I-V-vi-IV

  3. I-vi-IV-V

  4. ii-V-I

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The I-IV-V chord progression is the most common chord progression in popular music because it is easy to remember and sing along to.

What is the function of the tonic chord in a major key?

  1. It is the home chord.

  2. It is the dominant chord.

  3. It is the subdominant chord.

  4. It is the mediant chord.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tonic chord in a major key is the home chord. It is the chord that the music resolves to at the end of a phrase or section.

What is the function of the dominant chord in a major key?

  1. It is the home chord.

  2. It is the dominant chord.

  3. It is the subdominant chord.

  4. It is the mediant chord.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The dominant chord in a major key is the dominant chord. It is the chord that creates a sense of tension and leads to the tonic chord.

What is the function of the subdominant chord in a major key?

  1. It is the home chord.

  2. It is the dominant chord.

  3. It is the subdominant chord.

  4. It is the mediant chord.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The subdominant chord in a major key is the subdominant chord. It is the chord that provides a sense of stability and leads to the dominant chord.

What is the function of the mediant chord in a major key?

  1. It is the home chord.

  2. It is the dominant chord.

  3. It is the subdominant chord.

  4. It is the mediant chord.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The mediant chord in a major key is the mediant chord. It is the chord that provides a sense of color and interest.

What is the most common type of cadence in popular music?

  1. Perfect cadence

  2. Imperfect cadence

  3. Plagal cadence

  4. Deceptive cadence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The perfect cadence is the most common type of cadence in popular music because it provides a strong sense of resolution.

What is the difference between a perfect cadence and an imperfect cadence?

  1. A perfect cadence ends on the tonic chord, while an imperfect cadence ends on the dominant chord.

  2. A perfect cadence ends on the tonic chord, while an imperfect cadence ends on the subdominant chord.

  3. A perfect cadence ends on the tonic chord, while an imperfect cadence ends on the mediant chord.

  4. A perfect cadence ends on the tonic chord, while an imperfect cadence ends on the leading tone chord.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A perfect cadence ends on the tonic chord, while an imperfect cadence ends on the dominant chord. The perfect cadence is more conclusive than the imperfect cadence.

What is the difference between a plagal cadence and a deceptive cadence?

  1. A plagal cadence ends on the tonic chord, while a deceptive cadence ends on the dominant chord.

  2. A plagal cadence ends on the tonic chord, while a deceptive cadence ends on the subdominant chord.

  3. A plagal cadence ends on the tonic chord, while a deceptive cadence ends on the mediant chord.

  4. A plagal cadence ends on the tonic chord, while a deceptive cadence ends on the leading tone chord.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A plagal cadence ends on the tonic chord, while a deceptive cadence ends on the subdominant chord. The plagal cadence is more relaxed than the perfect cadence, while the deceptive cadence is more surprising.

What is the most common type of chord inversion in popular music?

  1. Root position

  2. First inversion

  3. Second inversion

  4. Third inversion

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Root position is the most common type of chord inversion in popular music because it is the easiest to play and sing.

What is the difference between a root position chord and a first inversion chord?

  1. A root position chord has the root note in the bass, while a first inversion chord has the third note in the bass.

  2. A root position chord has the root note in the bass, while a first inversion chord has the fifth note in the bass.

  3. A root position chord has the root note in the bass, while a first inversion chord has the seventh note in the bass.

  4. A root position chord has the root note in the bass, while a first inversion chord has the ninth note in the bass.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A root position chord has the root note in the bass, while a first inversion chord has the third note in the bass. The first inversion chord is often used to add color and interest to a chord progression.

What is the difference between a first inversion chord and a second inversion chord?

  1. A first inversion chord has the third note in the bass, while a second inversion chord has the fifth note in the bass.

  2. A first inversion chord has the third note in the bass, while a second inversion chord has the seventh note in the bass.

  3. A first inversion chord has the third note in the bass, while a second inversion chord has the ninth note in the bass.

  4. A first inversion chord has the third note in the bass, while a second inversion chord has the eleventh note in the bass.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A first inversion chord has the third note in the bass, while a second inversion chord has the fifth note in the bass. The second inversion chord is often used to add tension and drama to a chord progression.

What is the difference between a second inversion chord and a third inversion chord?

  1. A second inversion chord has the fifth note in the bass, while a third inversion chord has the seventh note in the bass.

  2. A second inversion chord has the fifth note in the bass, while a third inversion chord has the ninth note in the bass.

  3. A second inversion chord has the fifth note in the bass, while a third inversion chord has the eleventh note in the bass.

  4. A second inversion chord has the fifth note in the bass, while a third inversion chord has the thirteenth note in the bass.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A second inversion chord has the fifth note in the bass, while a third inversion chord has the seventh note in the bass. The third inversion chord is often used to add color and interest to a chord progression.

What is the most common type of non-chord tone in popular music?

  1. Passing tone

  2. Neighboring tone

  3. Appoggiatura

  4. Suspension

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Passing tones are the most common type of non-chord tone in popular music because they are easy to play and sing.

What is the difference between a passing tone and a neighboring tone?

  1. A passing tone moves between two chord tones, while a neighboring tone moves between a chord tone and a non-chord tone.

  2. A passing tone moves between two chord tones, while a neighboring tone moves between a chord tone and a rest.

  3. A passing tone moves between two chord tones, while a neighboring tone moves between a chord tone and a scale tone.

  4. A passing tone moves between two chord tones, while a neighboring tone moves between a chord tone and a chromatic tone.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A passing tone moves between two chord tones, while a neighboring tone moves between a chord tone and a non-chord tone. Passing tones are usually played quickly, while neighboring tones are usually played more slowly.

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a suspension?

  1. An appoggiatura is a non-chord tone that is played before the chord tone, while a suspension is a non-chord tone that is played after the chord tone.

  2. An appoggiatura is a non-chord tone that is played before the chord tone, while a suspension is a non-chord tone that is played on the same beat as the chord tone.

  3. An appoggiatura is a non-chord tone that is played before the chord tone, while a suspension is a non-chord tone that is played after the chord tone and resolves to a chord tone.

  4. An appoggiatura is a non-chord tone that is played before the chord tone, while a suspension is a non-chord tone that is played after the chord tone and resolves to a non-chord tone.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An appoggiatura is a non-chord tone that is played before the chord tone, while a suspension is a non-chord tone that is played after the chord tone and resolves to a chord tone. Appoggiaturas are usually played quickly, while suspensions are usually played more slowly.

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