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Types of Triads

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the formula for a major triad?

a)

Root note + Minor third + Perfect fifth

b)

Root note + Major third + Perfect fifth

c)

Root note + Major third + Diminished fifth

d)

Root note + Perfect fourth + Major sixth

2.

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

a)

3

b)

2

c)

7

d)

5

3.

What is the symbol for a minor triad?

a)

d

b)

T

c)

M

d)

m

4.

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

a)

Major third

b)

Diminished fifth

c)

Minor third

d)

Perfect fifth

5.

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

a)

Perfect

b)

Flat

c)

Major

d)

Sharp

6.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

7.

What is the formula for a diminished triad?

a)

Root, major third, perfect fifth

b)

Root, major third, augmented fifth

c)

Root, minor third, perfect fifth

d)

Root, minor third, diminished fifth

8.

What is the symbol for a major triad?

a)

M

b)

A

c)

G

d)

T

9.

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

a)

Augmented fourth

b)

Major third

c)

Perfect fifth

d)

Minor third

10.

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

a)

Imperfect

b)

Minor

c)

Diminished

d)

Perfect