Harmony And Tonality

Question 0

Pentatonic

Answer 0

Based on just five notes. Often used in African music.

Question 1

Atonal

Answer 1

No key - often has no obvious tune and chords will clash

Question 2

Dissonant

Answer 2

Chords that clash

Question 3

Consonant

Answer 3

Chords that don’t clash (ie sound nice!)

Question 4

Added seventh chord

Answer 4

Seventh added to a chord, e.g. C major chord with B flat added

Question 5

Perfect cadence

Answer 5

Sounds finished (chords V - I)

Question 6

Imperfect cadence

Answer 6

Sounds unfinished (chords anything - V)

Question 7

Interrupted cadence

Answer 7

Surprise cadence - sounds as if it’s going to finish but instead goes to a minor chord (if in major key). Chord V - VI

Question 8

Tierce de Picardie

Answer 8

Minor piece ending on a major chord as part of a perfect cadence

Question 9

Three most common chords

Answer 9

I, IV and V

Question 10

Pedal

Answer 10

Type of harmonic device where one note is held or repeated

Question 11

Drone

Answer 11

Harmonic device found in world or folk music