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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.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: In a practical harmonic analysis, the analyst should consider phrase boundaries and cadences before labeling every isolated vertical sonority.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

Which Roman-numeral label correctly represents the minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key?

  1. A

    The minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key is II.

  2. B

    The minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key is ii.

  3. C

    The minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key is ii°.

  4. D

    The minor triad built on scale degree 2 in a major key is IV.

03
Written response
1 point

In A minor, what chord quality does the triad E–G♯–BE\text{--}G\sharp\text{--}B have?

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

In the melodic pattern C–D–E, where C and E belong to the underlying chord, D is a .

05
Choose one
1 point

In C major, which analysis correctly labels the notes E–G–C when E is the bass note?

  1. A

    I

  2. B

    I⁶

  3. C

    I⁶⁄₄

  4. D

    V⁶

06
Choose all
1 point

Select all chords listed as common predominant-function harmonies in a major key.

  1. A

    ii

  2. B

    iii

  3. C

    IV

  4. D

    vi

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: A phrase that ends on the dominant, V, has a half cadence.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

A phrase ending with V–vi in a major key contains a .

09
Written response
1 point

What type of nonharmonic tone is a note held from a previous harmony that becomes dissonant and then resolves downward by step?

10
Choose one
1 point

Which label best describes the progression I⁶⁄₄–V–I when it occurs at the end of a phrase?

  1. A

    A cadential 6/4

  2. B

    A plagal cadence

  3. C

    A deceptive cadence

  4. D

    A half cadence

11
Choose all
1 point

Select all conditions required for a perfect authentic cadence according to the material.

  1. A

    The progression is V–I or V⁷–I.

  2. B

    Both the dominant and tonic are in root position.

  3. C

    The final soprano note is scale degree 3.

  4. D

    The final soprano note is scale degree 1.

12
Open ended
1 point

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.

13
Choose one
1 point

In C major, which Roman-numeral analysis is correct for the chord G–B–D–F when F is the bass note?

  1. A

    V⁷

  2. B

    V⁶⁄₅

  3. C

    V⁴⁄₃

  4. D

    V⁴⁄₂

14
Choose one
1 point

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?

  1. A

    D major

  2. B

    G major

  3. C

    C major

  4. D

    E minor

15
Choose one
1 point

In C major, what Roman-numeral label correctly identifies the A–C–E triad?

  1. A

    I

  2. B

    iii

  3. C

    vi

  4. D

    vii°

16
Written response
1 point

What harmonic function does the triad E–G♯–BE\text{--}G\sharp\text{--}B serve in A minor?

17
Choose one
1 point

In C major, the notes E–G–C are sounded with E as the bass note. Which Roman-numeral analysis is correct?

  1. A

    I

  2. B

    I⁶

  3. C

    I⁶⁄₄

  4. D

    V⁶

18
Choose one
1 point

In the progression I–ii⁶–V⁷–I, what harmonic function does ii⁶ most typically have?

  1. A

    Tonic

  2. B

    Dominant

  3. C

    Predominant

  4. D

    Nonharmonic

19
Written response
1 point

In the melodic pattern C–D–E, where C and E belong to the underlying harmony, what type of nonharmonic tone is D?

20
True or false
1 point

True or false: A cadential 6/4 commonly functions as part of the dominant area because it appears before V.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False