True or false: In a practical harmonic analysis, the analyst should consider phrase boundaries and cadences before labeling every isolated vertical sonority.
8/9 8. Basic Harmonic Analysis Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 8/9 8. Basic Harmonic Analysis, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
Which Roman-numeral label correctly represents the minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key?
- A
The minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key is II.
- B
The minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key is ii.
- C
The minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key is ii°.
- D
The minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key is IV.
In A minor, what chord quality does the triad E–G♯–B have?
In the melodic pattern C–D–E, where C and E belong to the underlying chord, D is a .
In C major, which analysis correctly labels the notes E–G–C when E is the bass note?
- A
I
- B
I⁶
- C
I⁶⁄₄
- D
V⁶
Select all chords listed as common predominant-function harmonies in a major key.
- A
ii
- B
iii
- C
IV
- D
vi
True or false: A phrase that ends on the dominant, V, has a half cadence.
- A
True
- B
False
A phrase ending with V–vi in a major key contains a .
What type of nonharmonic tone is a note held from a previous harmony that becomes dissonant and then resolves downward by step?
Which label best describes the progression I⁶⁄₄–V–I when it occurs at the end of a phrase?
- A
A cadential 6/4
- B
A plagal cadence
- C
A deceptive cadence
- D
A half cadence
Select all conditions required for a perfect authentic cadence according to the material.
- A
The progression is V–I or V⁷–I.
- B
Both the dominant and tonic are in root position.
- C
The final soprano note is scale degree 3.
- D
The final soprano note is scale degree 1.
Analyze this passage in C major: C–E–G | F–A–D | G–B–D–F | E–F–E | C–E–G. The bass notes are C, F, G, and C, and the middle F in the upper voice is approached and left by step. Give the Roman-numeral progression, inversion, harmonic function, nonharmonic-tone type, and likely cadence if the passage ends a phrase.
In C major, which Roman-numeral analysis is correct for the chord G–B–D–F when F is the bass note?
- A
V⁷
- B
V⁶⁄₅
- C
V⁴⁄₃
- D
V⁴⁄₂
A short tonal passage has one sharp in its key signature, begins and ends with G-major sonorities, and repeatedly uses F♯. Which key should be established before assigning Roman numerals?
- A
D major
- B
G major
- C
C major
- D
E minor
In C major, what Roman-numeral label correctly identifies the A–C–E triad?
- A
I
- B
iii
- C
vi
- D
vii°
What harmonic function does the triad E–G♯–B serve in A minor?
In C major, the notes E–G–C are sounded with E as the bass note. Which Roman-numeral analysis is correct?
- A
I
- B
I⁶
- C
I⁶⁄₄
- D
V⁶
In the progression I–ii⁶–V⁷–I, what harmonic function does ii⁶ most typically have?
- A
Tonic
- B
Dominant
- C
Predominant
- D
Nonharmonic
In the melodic pattern C–D–E, where C and E belong to the underlying harmony, what type of nonharmonic tone is D?
True or false: A cadential 6/4 commonly functions as part of the dominant area because it appears before V.
- A
True
- B
False