Question 1

What is a major chord?

Accepted Answer

A chord consisting of a root note, a major third, and a perfect fifth.

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A chord consisting of a root note, a minor third, and a perfect fifth.

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A chord with only two notes.

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A chord with four or more notes.

Question 2

What is a minor chord?

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A chord consisting of a root note, a minor third, and a perfect fifth.

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A chord consisting of a root note, a major third, and a perfect fifth.

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A chord with four or more notes.

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A chord with only two notes.

Question 3

What does a perfect fifth interval sound like?

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A strong and stable sound that feels resolved.

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A bright and happy sound.

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A sad and somber sound.

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A tense and dissonant sound.

Question 4

What does a minor third interval sound like?

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A sad and somber sound.

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A strong and stable sound that feels resolved.

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A bright and happy sound.

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A tense and dissonant sound.

Question 5

What is a root note?

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The first and most important note in a chord.

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The last note in a chord.

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Any note that is not part of the chord.

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A note played in between the other notes of a chord.

Question 6

What is a major third interval?

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An interval consisting of four half-steps.

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An interval consisting of five half-steps.

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An interval consisting of three half-steps.

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An interval consisting of six half-steps.

Question 7

What is a minor third interval?

Accepted Answer

An interval consisting of three half-steps.

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An interval consisting of five half-steps.

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An interval consisting of four half-steps.

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An interval consisting of six half-steps.

Question 8

What is a perfect fifth interval?

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An interval consisting of seven half-steps.

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An interval consisting of six half-steps.

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An interval consisting of four half-steps.

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An interval consisting of five half-steps.

Question 9

What is a primary chord?

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A chord built on the first, fourth, or fifth note of a major or minor scale.

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A chord built on the second, third, or sixth note of a major or minor scale.

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A chord built on any note of a scale.

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A chord that does not belong to a major or minor scale.

Question 10

What is a secondary chord?

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A chord built on the second, third, or sixth note of a major or minor scale.

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A chord that does not belong to a major or minor scale.

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A chord built on the first, fourth, or fifth note of a major or minor scale.

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A chord built on any note of a scale.

Question 11

What is harmony in group performances?

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The combination of different notes played or sung simultaneously to create a pleasing sound.

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A form of theater that uses music to tell a story.

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A solo performance on a musical instrument.

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A type of dance performed by a group.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a group that demonstrates harmony?

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Choir.

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Soloist.

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DJ.

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Rapper.

Question 13

What is a choir?

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A group of singers who perform together, often accompanied by a musical instrument.

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A type of trumpet used in jazz music.

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A type of drum used in traditional African music.

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A type of guitar from Spain.

Question 14

What is rondalla?

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A group of stringed instruments played together, usually in a plucking style.

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A type of brass instrument used in classical music.

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A type of percussion instrument made from shells.

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A type of flute from the Philippines.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a group that uses harmony in their music?

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Lyre band.

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Rock band.

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Hip hop group.

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Electronic music producer.

Question 16

What is a lyre?

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A stringed instrument resembling a small harp or guitar, used especially in ancient Greece.

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A type of wind instrument used in medieval Europe.

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A type of keyboard instrument similar to a piano.

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A type of percussion instrument made from metal plates.

Question 17

What is the importance of harmony in group performances?

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It adds depth and richness to the music, and creates a sense of unity among the performers.

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It makes the music too complex and difficult to listen to.

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It is not important in group performances.

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It can be distracting to the audience.

Question 18

What is the difference between harmony and melody?

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Melody is the main tune of the song, while harmony is the supporting notes played or sung at the same time.

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Harmony and melody are not related to music.

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Harmony is the main tune of the song, while melody is the supporting notes played or sung at the same time.

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Harmony and melody are the same thing.

Question 19

What is a capella?

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Singing without instrumental accompaniment.

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A type of percussion instrument made from animal skins.

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A type of dance performed by a group.

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A type of flute used in traditional Irish music.

Question 20

Which of the following is an important skill for performing in a group with harmony?

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Listening to other performers and adjusting one's own part to fit with the group.

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Ignoring the other performers and playing only one's own part.

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Trying to outperform the other performers.

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Playing one's own part as loudly as possible.

Question 21

What is the difference between a major and minor chord?

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A Major chord sounds happier than a minor chord.

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A Major chord has more notes than a minor chord.

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A Major chord is played louder than a minor chord.

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A Major chord sounds sadder than a minor chord.

Question 22

Which chord is commonly used in happy and upbeat songs?

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A Major chord.

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A Minor chord.

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B Major chord.

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B Minor chord.

Question 23

Which chord is commonly used in sad and emotional songs?

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A Minor chord.

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B Major chord.

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B Minor chord.

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A Major chord.

Question 24

What is the purpose of chords in a song?

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To provide harmonic accompaniment to a melody.

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To provide a rhythm section.

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To replace a melody.

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To add complexity to a melody.

Question 25

What is the most common chord progression in pop music?

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I-V-vi-IV

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vi-IV-V

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I-IV-V

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IV-V-I

Question 26

Which chord is commonly used as a transition chord?

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V

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I

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vi

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IV

Question 27

What does it mean when a chord is 'inverted'?

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When the notes of the chord are rearranged so that the lowest note is not the root note.

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When the chord is played louder than the other chords.

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When the chord is played slower than the other chords.

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When the chord is played faster than the other chords.

Question 28

What is the function of the tonic chord in a key?

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It provides a sense of resolution and stability.

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It creates tension in the song.

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It adds complexity to the song.

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It provides a rhythm section.

Question 29

Which two chords are commonly used to end a song?

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IV and V

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vi and IV

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I and IV

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V and vi

Question 30

What is the difference between a power chord and a regular chord?

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A power chord only contains two notes, while a regular chord contains three or more notes.

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A power chord has a lower pitch than a regular chord.

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A power chord only contains one note, while a regular chord contains two or more notes.

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A power chord has a higher pitch than a regular chord.

Question 31

What is the root note of a C major chord?

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C

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G

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E

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A

Question 32

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

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The third note in a major chord is 4 semitones above the root note, whereas in a minor chord it is 3 semitones above.

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The third note in a major chord is 3 semitones above the root note, whereas in a minor chord it is 4 semitones above.

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The seventh note in a major chord is 4 semitones above the root note, whereas in a minor chord it is 3 semitones above.

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The fifth note in a major chord is 3 semitones above the root note, whereas in a minor chord it is 4 semitones above.

Question 33

What is the root note of a D minor chord?

Accepted Answer

D

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F

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B

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A

Question 34

What is the third note in an A major chord?

Accepted Answer

C#

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C

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D

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E

Question 35

What is the third note in an F minor chord?

Accepted Answer

Ab

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Bb

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A

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G#

Question 36

What is the fifth note in a G major chord?

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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F

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E

Question 37

What is the fifth note in a B minor chord?

Accepted Answer

F#

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A#

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F

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G

Question 38

What is the note that distinguishes a major chord from a minor chord?

Accepted Answer

The third note

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The root note

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The fifth note

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The seventh note

Question 39

What is the term for a chord that consists of three notes played simultaneously?

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Triad

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Quartet

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Sextet

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Duet

Question 40

What is the term for the distance between two notes?

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Interval

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Harmony

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Octave

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Chord

Question 41

What is monophonic texture?

Accepted Answer

A single melody line without accompaniment

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Multiple melody lines played simultaneously

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A melody line accompanied by chords

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A song with only one verse

Question 42

What is homophonic texture?

Accepted Answer

A melody line accompanied by chords

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Multiple melody lines played simultaneously

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A single melody line without accompaniment

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A song with only one verse

Question 43

What is polyphonic texture?

Accepted Answer

Multiple melody lines played simultaneously

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A song with only one verse

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A melody line accompanied by chords

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A single melody line without accompaniment

Question 44

Which texture is most commonly used in choral music?

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Homophonic texture

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Polyphonic texture

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Monophonic texture

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Atonal texture

Question 45

Which texture is most commonly used in orchestral music?

Accepted Answer

Polyphonic texture

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Monophonic texture

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Homophonic texture

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Atonal texture

Question 46

Which texture is most commonly used in rock and pop music?

Accepted Answer

Homophonic texture

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Polyphonic texture

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Monophonic texture

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Atonal texture

Question 47

Which texture is most commonly used in jazz music?

Accepted Answer

Polyphonic texture

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Homophonic texture

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Atonal texture

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Monophonic texture

Question 48

What is a canon?

Accepted Answer

A type of polyphonic texture in which different voices sing the same melody starting at different times

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A song with multiple verses

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A single melody line without accompaniment

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A melody line accompanied by chords

Question 49

What is a fugue?

Accepted Answer

A type of polyphonic texture in which a main theme is introduced and repeated by different voices

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A melody line accompanied by chords

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A single melody line without accompaniment

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A song with multiple verses

Question 50

What is a round?

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A type of polyphonic texture in which different voices sing the same melody starting at different times and overlapping each other

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A song with multiple verses

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A melody line accompanied by chords

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A single melody line without accompaniment

Question 51

Identify the texture where there is a solo voice?

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a

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b

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c

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d

Question 52

Which of the following is not an instrumental texture?

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c

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d

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b

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a

Question 53

Which texture only has one melody?

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a

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d

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c

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b

Question 54

Which of the following textures has one melody with harmony?

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a

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d

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c

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b

Question 55

Which texture has multiple melodies?

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b

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a

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c

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d

Question 56

What is Counterpoint?

Accepted Answer

a

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b

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d

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c

Question 57

What is strophic form?

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a

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b

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c

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d

Question 58

What is theme and variations?

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a

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c

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d

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b

Question 59

What is sonata form?

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a

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c

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d

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b

Question 60

What is rondo form?

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a

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c

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d

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b

Question 61

What is monophonic texture?

Accepted Answer

A single melody line with no accompaniment

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A melody that changes tempo throughout

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Multiple melody lines playing simultaneously

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A melody with accompaniment

Question 62

What is homophonic texture?

Accepted Answer

A melody with accompaniment

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Multiple melody lines playing simultaneously

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A melody with multiple harmonies

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A single melody line with no accompaniment

Question 63

What is polyphonic texture?

Accepted Answer

Multiple melody lines playing simultaneously

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A melody with accompaniment

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A melody with multiple harmonies

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A single melody line with no accompaniment

Question 64

What are the three types of texture used in music?

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Monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic

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Diatonic, pentatonic, and chromatic

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Major, minor, and diminished

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Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic

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