Yr8 - Harmony

Question 1

Chord

Answer 1

Two or more notes played together.

Question 2

Triad

Answer 2

A three-note chord built on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th of a scale.

Question 3

Cadence

Answer 3

A two chord progression that ends a phrase or section or song.

Question 4

Perfect cadence

Answer 4

Chords V–I, sounds finished.

Question 5

Imperfect cadence

Answer 5

Ends on chord V, sounds unfinished.

Question 6

Major

Answer 6

Tonality/chord that sounds bright or happy.

Question 7

Minor

Answer 7

Tonality/chord that sounds dark or sad.

Question 8

Drone

Answer 8

A sustained note or notes throughout a piece.

Question 9

Pedal note

Answer 9

A held or repeated note in the bass while chords/harmonies change above it.

(Shorter than a drone)

Question 10

Dissonance

Answer 10

Clashing notes/chord that create tension.