What is the main purpose of exploring harmonic surprises in songwriting?
Harmonic Surprises in All I Want for Christmas is You - Composer Insights

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To simplify the songwriting process
To make a song sound more traditional
To add unique twists and turns to a song
To use fewer chords in a song
2.
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What is a borrowed chord in the context of harmonic surprises?
A chord borrowed from the parallel key
A chord borrowed from a different genre
A chord borrowed from another song
A chord borrowed from the relative key
3.
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30 sec • 1 pt
How does the use of enharmonic notes affect a song?
It makes the song faster
It makes the song sound out of tune
It changes the harmonic color of the song
It simplifies the melody
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is an enharmonic note?
A note that sounds different but looks the same
A note that sounds the same but looks different
A note that is always sharp
A note that is always flat
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of using a second inversion chord unexpectedly?
It creates a predictable resolution
It adds stability to the harmony
It introduces a harmonic surprise
It simplifies the chord progression
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a secondary dominant?
A dominant chord that is used in jazz music
A dominant chord that does not resolve
A dominant chord that resolves to a chord in another key
A dominant chord that resolves to the tonic in the same key
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can secondary dominants add color to a song?
By removing all tension from the song
By resolving to a chord in the original key
By making the song sound more traditional
By making the song sound more monotonous
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