Songwriters Songwriters Music Theory and Harmony Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which chord quality results from stacking a minor third on top of a major third?

Accepted Answer

Minor

Answer

Major

Answer

Diminished

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Augmented

Question 2

In the key of G major, what is the vi chord?

Accepted Answer

E minor

Answer

A minor

Answer

B minor

Answer

D major

Question 3

What term describes a chord progression that moves from the V chord to the I chord?

Accepted Answer

Authentic cadence

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Plagal cadence

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Deceptive cadence

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Half cadence

Question 4

Which mode is derived from playing the white keys of a piano starting on D?

Accepted Answer

Dorian

Answer

Lydian

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Mixolydian

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Phrygian

Question 5

What does a slash chord notation like C/E indicate?

Accepted Answer

Play C major with E as the bass note

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Play C major then E major

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Play E major with C as the bass note

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Alternate between C and E chords

Question 6

Which interval is considered the tritone?

Accepted Answer

Augmented fourth

Answer

Perfect fourth

Answer

Minor sixth

Answer

Major third