Major Chords (Junior Cert Music): Quizzes
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What is the minimum number of pitches needed to form a chord?
What is the minimum number of pitches needed to form a chord?
Two
How many major chords does every major key have?
How many major chords does every major key have?
Three
What is the difference between a chord and a triad?
What is the difference between a chord and a triad?
Triads always have 3 notes, chords vary
What type of sound do major chords have?
What type of sound do major chords have?
Bright and happy
How many semitones are in the interval from the root to the third in a major chord?
How many semitones are in the interval from the root to the third in a major chord?
4 semitones
What interval is between the third and fifth in a major chord?
What interval is between the third and fifth in a major chord?
Minor third (3 semitones)
On which scale degrees are major chords built in a major scale?
On which scale degrees are major chords built in a major scale?
1st, 4th, and 5th
How are major chords shown using chord symbols?
How are major chords shown using chord symbols?
A capital letter
What is the function of the dominant (V) chord?
What is the function of the dominant (V) chord?
Creates tension & resolves to tonic
Where are backing chords written?
Where are backing chords written?
Above the stave in chord boxes
What rule applies when filling consecutive chord boxes?
What rule applies when filling consecutive chord boxes?
Never repeat the same chord twice in a row
How should you choose a backing chord for a bar of melody?
How should you choose a backing chord for a bar of melody?
Pick one that shares most notes with melody