Basic Ch11+12 Flashcards

1
Q

Which part of a triad most affects the consonance and dissonance of the chord?

A

The 5th more so than the 3rd.

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2
Q

What are the two consonant triads?

A

Maj, min

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3
Q

What are the two dissonant triads?

A

Aug, dim

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4
Q

The diminished triad contains the tonic, median and dominant of what scale?

A

Locrian

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5
Q

The augmented triad contains the tonic, median and dominant of what scale?

A

Whole tone

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6
Q

Name the diminished triads in natural minor.

A

Supertonic

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7
Q

Name the augmented triads in the Harmonic minor scale.

A

Mediant

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8
Q

For the overtone series, the vibration of the whole unit produces the _______.

A

Generating tone

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9
Q

What is the name for the first partial?

A

Fundamental

Lowest frequency (pitch) and greatest amplitude (intensity)

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10
Q

How many partials are commonly used in music?

A

16

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11
Q

Which partials are out of tune?

A

7, 11, 14

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12
Q

What are the tonic partials?

A

1,2,4,8,16

Double each partial

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13
Q

What are the dominant partials?

A

3,6,12

Double starting with 3

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14
Q

What are the mediant partials?

A

5,10

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15
Q

What are the subtonic partials?

A

7,14

Out of tune

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16
Q

Which partial is considered the leading tone?

A

15

17
Q

What are the fourth octave partials?

A

9-15

D-B with C as fundamental

18
Q

Harmonic is often interpreted as partial. String players often use Harmonic to mean overtone.

A

Harmonic may refer to partial or overtone depending on its use.

19
Q

What are the most prominent partials on the saxophone?

A

2,4,6

20
Q

What are the most prominent partials on the clarinet?

A

3,5,7