Music Theory Trivia

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In music, a chord is usually made by sounding how many or more different notes together?

Answer: Three

Bonus fact: Although definitions can vary, a basic chord typically contains three or more different pitches.

What three notes make up a C major triad?

Answer: C, E, and G

Bonus fact: A major triad contains a root, major third, and perfect fifth.

A diminished triad consists of a root, a minor third, and what interval above the root?

Answer: Diminished fifth

Bonus fact: A diminished triad stacks two minor thirds, producing a diminished fifth above the root.

A melody is a sequence of musical what?

Answer: Notes

Bonus fact: A melody is a recognizable line of successive pitches.

How does melody differ from harmony?

Answer: Melody is a line of notes; harmony combines notes sounding together

Bonus fact: Melody unfolds in sequence, while harmony concerns simultaneous pitches.

What term describes a short recurring musical idea?

Answer: Motif

Bonus fact: A motif is a small musical idea that can be repeated or developed.

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