Practice Practical Application: Identifying Chord Qualities, Layering Simple Textures (1.3.4)
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Practical Application: Identifying Chord Qualities, Layering Simple Textures

Practice - Practical Application: Identifying Chord Qualities, Layering Simple Textures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a major triad?

💡 Hint: Think about its sound and the specific intervals.

Question 2 Easy

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

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Question 1

What defines a major triad?

Has a minor third
Has a major third
Has no third

💡 Hint: Think about how it sounds and what intervals make it stable.

Question 2

True or False: A minor triad always sounds happy.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the emotional quality associated with major vs. minor.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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