Exploring Harmony in Music Theory

What is the formula for a major scale in terms of Tones (T) and Semi-tones (S)?

• T-T-S-T-T-T-S

• T-S-T-T-S-T-T

• T-T-S-T-T-S-T

• S-T-T-S-T-T-T

What is the formula for a minor scale in terms of Tones (T) and Semi-tones (S)?

• T-S-T-T-S-T-T

• T-T-S-T-T-S-T

• S-T-T-S-T-T-T

• T-T-T-S-T-T-S

Which of the following best describes consonance in music?

• A combination of notes that sounds harsh or unstable

• A combination of notes that sounds pleasant and stable

• A single note played repeatedly

• A rapid succession of different notes

Which of the following best describes dissonance in music?

• A combination of notes that sounds pleasant and stable

• A combination of notes that sounds harsh or unstable

• A single note played repeatedly

• A rapid succession of different notes

What notes make up a C minor triad chord?

• C, Eb, G

• C, D, Eb

• C, F, A

• C, G, B

What notes make up an A Major triad chord?

• A, C#, E

• A, D, F

• A, E#, G

• A, B, D

Which chords typically form a perfect cadence?

• IV to I

• V to I

• I to V

• II to V

Which chords typically form an imperfect cadence?

• I to V

• V to I

• IV to I

• V to IV

Which chords typically form a plagal cadence?

• V to I

• IV to I

• I to V

• II to V

Which chords typically form an interrupted cadence?

• V to I

• V to VI

• IV to I

• I to V