ch 3 quiz

Which is a true statement?

A chord may be built on any note of the scale.

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

Consonance

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

scale

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

scale

The _____ serves as home base in most Western music.

tonic

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

tonic

The most common type of chord in Western music is the

triad

Harmony describes the _____ aspect of music.

vertical

Which is NOT a true statement?

Melody and harmony are not related.

Three or more tones sounded together produce a(n)

chord

Dissonance resolves in

consonance

A chord that sounds stable or restful is called

consonant

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

dissonant

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

drone

How many notes are in an octave?

eight

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

harmony

_______ is the principle of organization around a central tone.

Tonality

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

True

The development of harmony is central to Western music.

True

Triads in Western music are made up of a combination of alternating notes from a scale.

True