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
