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A collection of pitches arranged sequentially in ascending and descending order constitutes a |
scale |
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A combination of tones that sounds discordant or in need of resolution is called |
dissonant |
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A chord that sounds stable or restful is called |
consonant |
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Dissonance resolves in |
consonance |
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Harmony describes the _____ aspect of music. |
vertical |
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How many notes are in an octave? |
eight |
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In Western music, two scales have been predominant: major and minor. |
True |
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Simple harmony can be created when a melody is accompanied by a long, sustained tone called a |
drone |
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The _____ serves as home base in most Western music. |
tonic |
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The development of harmony is central to Western music. |
True |
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The first and last note in a major or minor scale is called the |
tonic |
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The most common type of chord in Western music is the |
triad |
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The progression of ________ creates a feeling of order and unity in music. |
harmony |
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The tonality of a piece is determined by the ________ chosen by the composer. |
scale |
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Three or more tones sounded together produce a(n) |
chord |
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Triads in Western music are made up of a combination of alternating notes from a scale. |
True |
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Which is NOT a true statement? |
Melody and harmony are not related. |
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Which is a true statement? |
A chord may be built on any note of the scale. |
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_______ is the principle of organization around a central tone. |
Tonality |
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_______ refers to an agreeable-sounding combination of notes that provides a sense of relaxation and fulfillment. |
Consonance |
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