Chapter 3

Question 1

The simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of intervals and chords

Answer 1

harmony

Question 2

Simultaneous combination of three or more pitches that constitute a single block of harmony.

Answer 2

chord

Question 3

Series of pitches in ascending or descending order, comprising the notes of a key.

Answer 3

scale

Question 4

Interval between two notes eight diatonic pitches apart; the lower note vibrates half as fast as the upper and sounds an ____ lower.

Answer 4

octave

Question 5

Common chord type, consisting of three pitches built on alternate notes of the scale (e.g., steps 1-3-5, or do-mi-sol).

Answer 5

triad

Question 6

The first note of the scale, or key; do.

Answer 6

tonic

Question 7

Principle of organization around a tonic, or home, pitch, based on a major or minor scale

Answer 7

tonality

Question 8

Combination of tones that sounds discordant and unstable, in need of resolution

Answer 8

dissonance

Question 9

Concordant or harmonious combination of pitches that provides a sense of relaxation and stability in music.

Answer 9

consonance

Question 10

Sustained sounding of one or several pitches for harmonic support, a common feature of some folk musics

Answer 10

drone

Question 11

A collection of pitches arranged sequentially in ascending and descending order constitutes a

Answer 11

scale

Question 12

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

Answer 12

dissonant

Question 13

A chord that sounds stable or restful is called

Answer 13

consonant

Question 14

Dissonance resolves in

Answer 14

consonance

Question 15

Harmony describes the _____ aspect of music.

Answer 15

vertical

Question 16

How many notes are in an octave?

Answer 16

eight

Question 17

T/F: In Western music, two scales have been predominant: major and minor.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Simple harmony can be created when a melody is accompanied by a long, sustained tone called a

Answer 18

drone

Question 19

The _____ serves as home base in most Western music.

Answer 19

tonic

Question 20

T/F: The development of harmony is central to Western music.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

The first and last note in a major or minor scale is called the

Answer 21

tonic

Question 22

The most common type of chord in Western music is the

Answer 22

triad

Question 23

The progression of ________ creates a feeling of order and unity in music.

Answer 23

harmony

Question 24

The tonality of a piece is determined by the ________ chosen by the composer.

Answer 24

scale

Question 25

Three or more tones sounded together produce a(n)

Answer 25

chord

Question 26

T/F: Triads in Western music are made up of a combination of alternating notes from a scale.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Which is NOT a true statement?
Melody suggests the harmony that goes with it.
Melody and harmony influence each other.
Melody and harmony are not related.

Answer 27

Melody and harmony are not related

Question 28

Which is a true statement?
A chord may be built on any note of the scale.
Chords are built only on the tonic.
Scales are built from chords.

Answer 28

A chord may be built on any note of the scale

Question 29

_______ is the principle of organization around a central tone.

Answer 29

Tonality

Question 30

_______ refers to an agreeable-sounding combination of notes that provides a sense of relaxation and fulfillment.

Answer 30

Consonance