Triad Knowledge Quiz

Which part of a triad decides whether a chord is major or minor?

• 1st (root)

• 3rd

• 5th

What is the interval called between the root and 3rd in major triad?

• Major 3rd

• Minor 3rd

• Perfect 3rd

How many semitones are there between a root note, and major 3rd? (answer with number)

What is the interval called between the root and 3rd in minor triad?

• Major 3rd

• Minor 3rd

• Perfect 3rd

How many semitones are there between a root, and a minor 3rd? (Answer with number)

How many semitones between root and fifth?

• 4

• 3

• 12

• 7