music chapter 3

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

Which is NOT a true statement?

Melody and harmony are not related.

_______ 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

Three or more tones sounded together produce a(n)

chord

What is the term for three or more tones sounded together?

chord

Which of the following describes the harmony in this excerpt?Handel Messiah, Halleujah

complete consonant

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

Consonance creates a sense of suspense that is only resolved with dissonance.

false

The chords in this excerpt are dissonant.Haydn, Symphony No. 94 Surprise,

false

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

harmony

Which of the following describes the harmony in this excerpt?Tavener, 2 Hymns to the Mother of God

mostly dissonant

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

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

true

Harmony describes the _____ aspect of music.

verticle