Harmony and Chord BasicsQuiz

1.

What is HARMONY in music?

2.

Which term describes intervals and chords that sound stable, restful, and agreeable?

3.

In C major, the I chord is C-E-G. What is the IV chord?

4.

Which chord creates the MOST tension and strongly wants to resolve back to the I chord?

5.

Explain the difference between consonance and dissonance. Why do composers use BOTH in music?

6.

A student is adding a chord accompaniment to 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.' She plays the I chord at the beginning. What chord might she use at the end of a phrase to create tension before returning to the I chord?