Harmony & Chord Progressions Pre-Test

What is harmony?

• The combination of different musical notes played together

• A single melody played without accompaniment

• The speed at which a song is played

• The repetition of a single note

Which of the following is an example of a chord?

• A single note played on a keyboard

• Two notes played at the same time

• Three or more notes played together

• A drum beat pattern

What is a chord progression?

• A drum beat that repeats in a song

• A set of chords played in a specific order

• A change in the volume of a song

• The speed at which a melody is played

Which of these chord progressions is commonly used in pop music?

• I-V-vi-IV

• I-IV-V

• vi-IV-I-V

• All of the above

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

• There is no difference between them

• Minor chords are played faster than major chords

• Major chords have a happier and brighter sound, minor chords sound darker and sadder

• Major chords are played with 3 notes and minor chords are played with 2 notes

Which of the following best describes a major chord?

• A chord that sounds dark and sad

• A chord that sounds bright and happy

• A chord that only has one note

• A chord that is only used in jazz music

What is the root of a chord?

• The highest note played in the chord

• The lowest note played in the chord

• The note that determines the name of the chord

• The note that is played the most times in a song

What does a bassline do in a song?

• Creates harmony by stacking multiple notes together

• Provides a rhythmic and harmonic foundation

• Plays the main melody of a song

• Speeds up the tempo of a track

In a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), what tool allows you to enter notes manually?

• EQ

• Reverb

• Step Entry

• Master Track

Why do producers use effects like reverb and delay in music?

• To change the key of a song

• To make chords sound out of tune

• To enhance and add depth to the sound

• To remove all harmony from a track