Augmented & Diminished Chords

Question 1

What notes make up an augmented chord?

Answer 1

A root note, a major third, and an augmented fifth.

Question 2

What notes make up a diminished chord?

Answer 2

A root note, a minor third, and a diminished fifth.

Question 3

True or False: An augmented chord is built by lowering the fifth of a major chord.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

How do you resolve an augmented chord?

Answer 4

Typically, you resolve it to a major or minor chord a half step up.

Question 5

How do you resolve a diminished chord?

Answer 5

You usually resolve it to a major chord a half step up or to a tonic chord.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: An augmented chord can create a sense of _______.

Answer 6

tension

Question 7

What is the purpose of using diminished chords in music?

Answer 7

To create tension and lead to a resolution.

Question 8

In the key of C, what are the notes of the C augmented chord?

Answer 8

C, E, G#

Question 9

In the key of C, what are the notes of the C diminished chord?

Answer 9

C, Eb, Gb

Question 10

True or False: Diminished chords can only be used in a minor key.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What interval is formed between the root and the fifth in a diminished chord?

Answer 11

A diminished fifth.

Question 12

What is a common resolution for a C# diminished chord?

Answer 12

To a D major chord.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which chord has the notes G, B, and D#? A) G major B) G augmented C) G diminished

Answer 13

B) G augmented

Question 14

What is the interval between the root and the major third in an augmented chord?

Answer 14

Four half steps.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: A diminished chord often leads to the _______ chord.

Answer 15

tonic

Question 16

True or False: The augmented fifth of an augmented chord is one half step higher than the perfect fifth.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is the effect of using augmented chords in a progression?

Answer 17

It creates a feeling of suspense or anticipation.

Question 18

In the key of G, what notes are in the G diminished chord?

Answer 18

G, Bb, Db

Question 19

Short Answer: Describe the sound of an augmented chord.

Answer 19

Bright and dissonant.

Question 20

Short Answer: Describe the sound of a diminished chord.

Answer 20

Tense and unstable.

Question 21

What is the relationship between augmented chords and modulation?

Answer 21

Augmented chords can facilitate modulation to new keys.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which chord resolves to a tonic chord? A) Augmented B) Diminished C) Both

Answer 22

C) Both

Question 23

What is the role of diminished chords in jazz music?

Answer 23

To create tension and lead into resolving chords.

Question 24

In the context of harmony, what does ‘resolution’ mean?

Answer 24

The movement from tension to stability in chord progressions.

Question 25

True or False: Augmented chords are commonly used in classical music.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

In the key of D, what are the notes of the D augmented chord?

Answer 26

D, F#, A#