3 MC Quiz - Harmony

Question 1

The depth resulting from simultaneous events in music is described by the term:

Answer 1

Harmony

Question 2

A combination of three or more tones that constitutes a single block of harmony is called:

Answer 2

Chord

Question 3

A collection of pitches arranged in ascending or descending order is called:

Answer 3

Scale

Question 4

The most common chord type found in Western music, a three-note chord. built on alternate scale steps.

Answer 4

Triad

Question 5

The first note of the scale is called:

Answer 5

Tonic

Question 6

The principle of organization around a central tone is called:

Answer 6

Tonality

Question 7

A combination of tones that sounds discordant, unstable, or in need of resolution is called:

Answer 7

Dissonance

Question 8

Which of the following terms describes a concordant, or agreeable, combination of tones?

Answer 8

Consonant

Question 9

(T/F) The two scale types commonly fond in Western music from 1650 to 1900 are major and Minor.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

(T/F) Harmonic movement is generated by motion toward a goal or resolution.

Answer 10

True