Basic Ch11+12

Question 1

Which part of a triad most affects the consonance and dissonance of the chord?

Answer 1

The 5th more so than the 3rd.

Question 2

What are the two consonant triads?

Answer 2

Maj, min

Question 3

What are the two dissonant triads?

Answer 3

Aug, dim

Question 4

The diminished triad contains the tonic, median and dominant of what scale?

Answer 4

Locrian

Question 5

The augmented triad contains the tonic, median and dominant of what scale?

Answer 5

Whole tone

Question 6

Name the diminished triads in natural minor.

Answer 6

Supertonic

Question 7

Name the augmented triads in the Harmonic minor scale.

Answer 7

Mediant

Question 8

For the overtone series, the vibration of the whole unit produces the _______.

Answer 8

Generating tone

Question 9

What is the name for the first partial?

Answer 9

Fundamental

Lowest frequency (pitch) and greatest amplitude (intensity)

Question 10

How many partials are commonly used in music?

Answer 10

16

Question 11

Which partials are out of tune?

Answer 11

7, 11, 14

Question 12

What are the tonic partials?

Answer 12

1,2,4,8,16

Double each partial

Question 13

What are the dominant partials?

Answer 13

3,6,12

Double starting with 3

Question 14

What are the mediant partials?

Answer 14

5,10

Question 15

What are the subtonic partials?

Answer 15

7,14

Out of tune

Question 16

Which partial is considered the leading tone?

Answer 16

15

Question 17

What are the fourth octave partials?

Answer 17

9-15

D-B with C as fundamental

Question 18

Harmonic is often interpreted as partial. String players often use Harmonic to mean overtone.

Answer 18

Harmonic may refer to partial or overtone depending on its use.

Question 19

What are the most prominent partials on the saxophone?

Answer 19

2,4,6

Question 20

What are the most prominent partials on the clarinet?

Answer 20

3,5,7