What is the main reason for avoiding double major thirds in four-part harmony?
Identifying Double Major Thirds - Music Composition

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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