Chords Flashcards
1
Q
backing chords
A
Backing chords are used to provide a harmonic accompaniment to a melody
2
Q
Backing chords provide…
A
a homophonic texture
2
Q
Harmony notes
A
Harmony notes are notes of the melody that often form part of the accompanying backing chords
3
Q
Harmony
A
Harmony notes are notes of the melody that often form part of the accompanying backing chords
4
Q
Chord
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A chord is when two or more notes are played or sung together at the same time.
5
Q
Triad
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A triad is a three-note chord built in a certain way: a bottom note (root), a middle note (third) and a top note (fifth).
