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4/9 4. Chords and Chord Construction Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4/9 4. Chords and Chord Construction, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

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1 point

What is the quality of the triad E–G–B♭?

A
E major
B
E diminished
C
E minor
D
E augmented

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1 point

What does the slash-chord symbol C/E mean?

A
An E-major triad with C in the bass
B
A C-minor triad with E in the bass
C
A C-major triad with E in the bass
D
A C-major triad with G in the bass

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1 point

The notes of G7 are G–B–D–F, with F in the bass. Which position and figured-bass symbol describe the chord?

A
Root position, 7
B
First inversion, 6/5
C
Second inversion, 4/3
D
Third inversion, 4/2

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1 point

Select all statements that correctly distinguish Cmaj7 from C7.

A
Cmaj7 contains B as its seventh.
B
C7 contains B as its seventh.
C
C7 contains B♭ as its seventh.
D
Both symbols describe exactly the same four pitches.

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1 point

Select all statements that correctly describe the interval formulas of the four basic triad qualities.

A
A major triad has the formula $1\text{–}\flat 3\text{–}5$ .
B
A diminished triad has the formula $1\text{–}\flat 3\text{–}\flat 5$ .
C
An augmented triad has the formula $1\text{–}3\text{–}\sharp 5$ .
D
A minor triad has the formula $1\text{–}\flat 3\text{–}5$ .

True or false

1 point

E–G–C is a C-major triad in first inversion.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

The chord symbol C7 normally denotes a C-major seventh chord.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What standard lead-sheet chord symbol represents the notes C–E–G–B♭?

Written response

1 point

In the chord C–E♭–G♭–B𝄫, which note is the diminished seventh above the root C?

Fill in the blank

1 point

For the notes E–G–C, complete both labels: slash-chord symbol and figured-bass symbol .

Fill in the blank

1 point

For G–B–D–F with D in the bass, complete both labels: slash-chord symbol and figured-bass symbol .

Open ended

1 point

Assume the key is C major. Analyze the notes G–B–D–F with B in the bass using a Roman numeral and the appropriate inversion figure. Explain how you determined the analysis.

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1 point

Which spelling correctly constructs an A♭ augmented triad?

A
A♭–C–E♭
B
A♭–C♭–E♭
C
A♭–C–E
D
A♭–D♭–E

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1 point

In C major, how should F–A–C–E with A in the bass be analyzed?

A
IV⁴₃
B
IV⁶₅
C
IV⁴₂
D
iv⁶₅

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1 point

The notes C–E–G are sounded with E as the lowest note. Which description is correct?

A
C/G, second inversion
B
C/E, first inversion
C
C, root position
D
C7/E, first inversion

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1 point

What does the slash-chord symbol B♭/D indicate?

A
A D-major triad with B♭ in the bass
B
A B♭-minor triad with D in the bass
C
A B♭-major triad with D in the bass
D
A D-minor triad with B♭ in the bass

True or false

1 point

True or false: In a chord symbol, a plain 7 after the root normally indicates a dominant seventh chord rather than a major seventh chord.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

Which statement correctly distinguishes C7 from Cmaj7?

A
C7 contains B♭, while Cmaj7 contains B.
B
C7 contains B, while Cmaj7 contains B♭.
C
C7 and Cmaj7 both contain B♭.
D
C7 and Cmaj7 have identical notes but different inversions.

Written response

1 point

Construct an F♯ minor triad. Give the notes in root-to-fifth order with correct letter-name spelling.

Written response

1 point

In the key of C major, how should F–A–C be analyzed when A is in the bass?