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Harmony & Chord Progressions Pre-Test

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What is harmony?

a)

The combination of different musical notes played together

b)

A single melody played without accompaniment

c)

The speed at which a song is played

d)

The repetition of a single note

2.

Which of the following is an example of a chord?

a)

A single note played on a keyboard

b)

Two notes played at the same time

c)

Three or more notes played together

d)

A drum beat pattern

3.

What is a chord progression?

a)

A drum beat that repeats in a song

b)

A set of chords played in a specific order

c)

A change in the volume of a song

d)

The speed at which a melody is played

4.

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

a)

I-V-vi-IV

b)

I-IV-V

c)

vi-IV-I-V

d)

All of the above

5.

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

a)

There is no difference between them

b)

Minor chords are played faster than major chords

c)

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

d)

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

6.

Which of the following best describes a major chord?

a)

A chord that sounds dark and sad

b)

A chord that sounds bright and happy

c)

A chord that only has one note

d)

A chord that is only used in jazz music

7.

What is the root of a chord?

a)

The highest note played in the chord

b)

The lowest note played in the chord

c)

The note that determines the name of the chord

d)

The note that is played the most times in a song

8.

What does a bassline do in a song?

a)

Creates harmony by stacking multiple notes together

b)

Provides a rhythmic and harmonic foundation

c)

Plays the main melody of a song

d)

Speeds up the tempo of a track

9.

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

a)

EQ

b)

Reverb

c)

Step Entry

d)

Master Track

10.

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

a)

To change the key of a song

b)

To make chords sound out of tune

c)

To enhance and add depth to the sound

d)

To remove all harmony from a track