Identifying Double Major Thirds - Music Composition

Identifying Double Major Thirds - Music Composition

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Performing Arts

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the concept of double major thirds in four-part harmony, highlighting the advisory nature of the rule against doubling them. It discusses the impact of doubling major thirds on chord dominance and provides practical examples of how to adjust chords to avoid this. The tutorial also covers how to identify double major thirds in music pieces and analyzes a specific piece to illustrate these concepts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for avoiding double major thirds in four-part harmony?

They are not allowed in exams.

They dominate the chord.

They create dissonance.

They are difficult to play.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which composer is known for sometimes doubling major thirds despite the rule?

Ludwig van Beethoven

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Johann Sebastian Bach

Franz Schubert

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a C major chord, which note is the major third?

B

G

E

C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which chords in a major key are most likely to contain double major thirds?

Chords 1, 4, and 5

Chords 1, 2, and 7

Chords 2, 3, and 6

Chords 3, 5, and 7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a minor key using the harmonic minor scale, which chords are major?

Chords 2 and 3

Chords 1 and 4

Chords 6 and 7

Chords 5 and 6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of doubling the root of a chord?

It creates dissonance.

It has no significant impact.

It strengthens the chord.

It weakens the chord.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you check for when identifying double major thirds in a piece?

The presence of minor chords

The presence of diminished chords

The presence of major chords

The presence of augmented chords

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