Types of Triads

What is the formula for a major triad?

• Root note + Minor third + Perfect fifth

• Root note + Major third + Perfect fifth

• Root note + Major third + Diminished fifth

• Root note + Perfect fourth + Major sixth

How many half steps are between the root and the third in a minor triad?

• 3

• 2

• 7

• 5

What is the symbol for a minor triad?

• d

• T

• M

• m

In a major triad, what is the interval between the root and the third?

• Major third

• Diminished fifth

• Minor third

• Perfect fifth

What is the quality of the fifth in a minor triad?

• Perfect

• Flat

• Major

• Sharp

What is the difference between a major and a minor triad?

• The difference is in the root note - major triad starts with a major note and minor triad starts with a minor note.

• The difference is in the third interval - major third for a major triad and minor third for a minor triad.

• The difference is in the number of notes - major triad has 4 notes and minor triad has 3 notes.

• The difference is in the fifth interval - perfect fifth for a major triad and diminished fifth for a minor triad.

What is the formula for a diminished triad?

• Root, major third, perfect fifth

• Root, major third, augmented fifth

• Root, minor third, perfect fifth

• Root, minor third, diminished fifth

What is the symbol for a major triad?

• M

• A

• G

• T

In a diminished triad, what is the interval between the root and the third?

• Augmented fourth

• Major third

• Perfect fifth

• Minor third

What is the quality of the fifth in a major triad?

• Imperfect

• Minor

• Diminished

• Perfect