Practice - Practical Application: Identifying Chord Qualities, Layering Simple Textures
Practice Questions
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What is a major triad?
💡 Hint: Think about its sound and the specific intervals.
How would a minor triad sound compared to a major triad?
💡 Hint: Consider the emotional quality of each chord.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What defines a major triad?
💡 Hint: Think about how it sounds and what intervals make it stable.
True or False: A minor triad always sounds happy.
💡 Hint: Consider the emotional quality associated with major vs. minor.
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Challenge Problems
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Compose a short piece of music using at least two major and two minor triads. Describe the emotional journey it conveys.
💡 Hint: Think about how moving from a minor to a major chord can represent a change in mood.
Analyze a piece of music you enjoy, identifying all chord qualities used throughout. Discuss how these contribute to the overall feel of the piece.
💡 Hint: Listen for transitions and contrast to determine how dynamics play a role in texture.
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