Chords and Progressions: Master the Basics of Music Composition

Question 1

What distinguishes a major seventh chord from a minor seventh chord?

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The interval between the root and seventh

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The number of notes in the chord

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The inversion of the chord

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The key in which the chord is played

Question 2

Which characteristic defines a diminished chord?

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Narrower interval between the root and fifth

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Wide interval between the root and fifth

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Lower root note than a major chord

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Higher root note than a minor chord

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct name for a chord consisting of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of a major scale?

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Major chord

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Minor chord

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Diminished chord

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Augmented chord

Question 4

Which type of chord progression is often used to create a sense of resolution or completion in music?

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I-IV-V progression

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I-vi-IV-V progression

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IV-I-V-vi progression

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vi-IV-I-V progression

Question 5

What is the name of the diagram used to represent a chord's shape on a guitar or ukulele?

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Chord box

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Tablature

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Staff notation

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Musical alphabet

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify a chord?

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Tempo of the song

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Intervallic structure

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Chord shape

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Root note

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of a diminished chord?

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Dissonant sound

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Minor third

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Perfect fifth

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Major seventh

Question 8

In a chord, how does the bass note help identify the root note?

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The bass note is usually the lowest note, which determines the root.

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The bass note can be any note in the chord.

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The root of a chord is always the highest note.

Question 9

What is the name of the interval between the first and fifth notes of a major scale?

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Perfect fifth

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Major third

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Minor third

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Octave

Question 10

What is the root of an F major chord?

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F

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C

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G

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Am

Question 11

What is the function of a dominant seventh chord?

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To resolve to the tonic

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To create tension

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To add color to a chord progression

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To provide a sense of closure

Question 12

What is the difference between a major and a minor chord?

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The arrangement of notes within the chord

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The number of notes in the chord

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The duration of the chord

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The key in which the chord is played

Question 13

Which option is NOT a specific type of chord?

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Quartet

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Major

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Minor

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Suspended

Question 14

What is the term for a series of chords played in a particular order?

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A chord progression

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A harmonic sequence

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A melodic pattern

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A rhythmic groove

Question 15

Which of these is a commonly used chord progression in popular music?

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I-IV-V

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II-V-VII

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VI-IV-I-III

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III-VI-II-V

Question 16

Which of these options describes a way to invert a chord?

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Any of the above

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Moving the root note to the highest position

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Moving the third note to the highest position

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Moving the fifth note to the highest position

Question 17

What is the primary role of a dominant seventh chord in music?

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To create a sense of tension and resolution

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To define the key of the piece

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To provide a rhythmic foundation

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To add a dissonant element to the music

Question 18

Create a I-IV-V-I chord progression in the key of C major.

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C-F-G-C

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C-F-A-C

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C-G-F-C

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C-A-G-C

Question 19

What is the name of the interval formed between the lowest and middle notes in a major chord?

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Major third

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Minor third

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Perfect fifth

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Major second

Question 20

Which type of chord is made up of the root, third, fifth, and seventh notes?

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Seventh chord

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Major chord

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Minor chord

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Suspended chord

Question 21

In a musical progression written as I-IV-V, which Roman numeral represents the chord built on the fourth scale step?

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IV

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I

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V

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II

Question 22

Which type of cadence ends on a tonic chord, giving a sense of resolution?

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Authentic cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Imperfect cadence

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Deceptive cadence

Question 23

Which chord progression is commonly used to create a feeling of tension or anticipation?

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Diminished seventh chord progression

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I-IV-V progression

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I-VI-IV-V progression

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II-V-I progression

Question 24

What type of scale is used as the foundation for building major chords?

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

Question 25

Which note is NOT found in a C major chord?

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F#

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C

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E

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G

Question 26

What is the interval between the root and third notes in a minor chord?

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Minor third

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Major third

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Perfect fourth

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Perfect fifth

Question 27

What is the function of a dominant chord in a chord progression?

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To create tension

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To provide stability

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To introduce new material

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To add color and texture

Question 28

Which type of chord is built on the second scale degree?

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Minor chord

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Major chord

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Augmented chord

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Diminished chord

Question 29

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

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The root note is in the bass

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The notes are arranged in a specific order

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The chord is played in a different register

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The chord is extended with additional notes

Question 30

Which of the following extended chords includes a sharp 11th interval?

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7#11

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Maj9

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Min11

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Augmented 11

Question 31

A triad chord is a chord with how many notes?

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3

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2

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4 or more

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Always major

Question 32

What interval is found in a major triad?

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Major third

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Minor second

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Major second

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Minor third

Question 33

Which chord is considered a dissonance?

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D diminished

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C major

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G minor

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F augmented

Question 34

What is the function of a tonic chord?

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Provide stability

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Create tension

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Resolve tension

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Introduce new musical material

Question 35

What is the main difference between a major and minor chord?

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Interval between root and third

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Interval between third and fifth

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Number of notes in the chord

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Function of the chord

Question 36

Which option defines a sequence?

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Chords moving up by step

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Chords moving down by step

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Chords moving chromatically

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Chords moving in parallel motion

Question 37

What is the name of a chord built on the second scale degree?

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Minor ii chord

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Major II chord

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Diminished ii chord

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Augmented ii chord

Question 38

Which note is the foundation of a C major chord?

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C

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A

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E

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G

Question 39

What chord progression follows the pattern: I - IV - V?

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Cadential Progression

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Sequential Progression

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Harmonic Progression

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Blues Progression

Question 40

What term describes the seamless transition between chords?

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Voice Leading

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Modulation

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Inversion

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Voicing

Question 41

What is the name of the chord built on the first note of a major scale?

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Major tonic chord

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Minor tonic chord

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Augmented tonic chord

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Dominant chord

Question 42

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

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A perfect cadence resolves on the tonic, while a plagal cadence resolves on the fourth scale degree.

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A perfect cadence is more dissonant, while a plagal cadence is more consonant.

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A perfect cadence is slower, while a plagal cadence is faster.

Question 43

Which of the following is a common use for a diminished chord?

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To create a sense of tension or anticipation

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To add fullness to the sound

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To provide a sense of resolution

Question 44

What is the name of a three-note chord built from the notes of a major scale?

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Major triad

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Augmented triad

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Minor triad

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Diminished triad

Question 45

What is the role of the bass line in a musical progression?

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To provide harmonic support and movement

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To add rhythmic interest

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To create the melody

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To provide a counterpoint

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a component of a triad chord?

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Melodic Line

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Fifth Note

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Third Note

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Root Note

Question 47

Which type of chord consists of only two distinct notes?

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Power Chord

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Major Triad

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Suspended Chord

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Dominant Seventh Chord

Question 48

What is the effect of adding a seventh interval to a triad chord?

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It creates a more complex and potentially dissonant sound.

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It reduces the overall volume of the chord.

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It makes the chord sound more consonant.

Question 49

What is a primary purpose of using suspensions in a chord progression?

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To create a sense of anticipation or release.

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To change the key of the piece.

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To make the progression sound more complicated.

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To avoid parallel fifths or octaves.

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a basic chord type?

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Trill

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Diminished

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Minor

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Major

Question 51

What is a very common chord progression used in many songs?

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I - IV - V

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I - V - vi

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I - ii - V

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I - iii - vi

Question 52

What notes make up a major chord?

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Root, major third, perfect fifth

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Root, major third, minor fifth

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Root, minor third, perfect fifth

Question 53

Which type of chord is often described as sounding 'happy'?

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Major

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Diminished

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Augmented

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Minor

Question 54

A chord progression is a series of chords that:

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Create a harmonic structure within a song.

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Are played simultaneously to create a single sound.

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Are played in a specific order.

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Are used to create a melody.

Question 55

In the key of C major, what is the root chord?

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C major

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G major

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A minor

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F major

Question 56

How do you often make music sound 'sad'?

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Using minor chords

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Playing chords very loudly

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Playing chords very quickly

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Using only major chords

Question 57

What can a chord progression do?

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All of the above

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Guide the listener through a song

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Create different moods and emotions

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Create a sense of tension and release

Question 58

Which chord is usually considered the most important in a key?

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The I chord

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The vi chord

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The V chord

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The ii chord

Question 59

You hear a song with a repeating pattern of C - G - Am - F. What is this called?

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A chord progression

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A rhythm

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A harmony

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A melody