Understanding Major and Minor in Music

What are major and minor used for in music?

• To create different moods and atmospheres

• To determine the speed of the music

• To decide the instruments used

• To set the volume levels

What do major and minor refer to in music?

• The tempo of the music

• Single notes

• The spaces between notes

• The type of instruments

What is a half step on a keyboard?

• Four notes away

• Three notes away

• One note away

• Two notes away

How many notes away is a whole step on a keyboard?

• Four notes away

• Three notes away

• Two notes away

• One note away

What does a major chord sound like compared to a minor chord?

• Major sounds fast, minor sounds slow

• Major sounds loud, minor sounds quiet

• Major sounds sad, minor sounds happy

• Major sounds happy, minor sounds sad

What did Jack use to demonstrate the difference between major and minor chords?

• A guitar

• A drum

• A keyboard

• A violin

What should Oliver do while listening to the music examples?

• Take notes

• Count the beats

• Let his imagination run wild

• Identify the instruments

How does music composed in major typically sound?

• Sad and scary

• Happy and triumphant

• Slow and quiet

• Fast and loud

How does music composed in minor often sound?

• Happy and stable

• Fast and loud

• Bittersweet and sometimes scary

• Slow and quiet

What is the main takeaway for Oliver at the end of the lesson?

• He learned about different instruments

• He discovered new music genres

• He understood the basics of major and minor

• He learned how to play a new song