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In a major key, what is the quality of the I chord?
Major.
In a major key, what is the quality of the IV chord?
Major.
In a major key, what is the quality of the V chord?
Major.
In a major key, what is the quality of the ii chord?
minor.
In a major key, what is the quality of the iii chord?
minor.
In a major key, what is the quality of the vi chord?
minor.
In a major key, what is the quality of the vii chord?
diminished.
In a minor key, what is the quality of the i chord?
minor.
In a minor key (harmonic), what is the quality of the V chord?
Major.
In a minor key, what is the quality of the iv chord?
minor.
In a minor key, what is the quality of the III chord?
Major.
In a minor key, what is the quality of the VI chord?
Major.
In a minor key, what is the quality of the ii chord?
diminished.
In a minor key, what is the quality of the vii chord?
diminished.
In C Major, what is the diatonic chord built on the 2nd scale degree?
D minor (ii)
In A Major, what is the diatonic chord built on the 5th scale degree?
E Major (V)
In F Major, what is the diatonic chord built on the 7th scale degree?
E diminished (vii°)
In D minor, what is the diatonic chord built on the 5th scale degree (using harmonic minor)?
A Major (V)
In E minor, what is the diatonic chord built on the 7th scale degree (using harmonic minor)?
D# diminished (vii°)
What are the diatonic triads in G major?
G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F#dim
What are the diatonic triads in A minor (harmonic)?
Am, Bdim, C, Dm, E, F, G#dim
What is the mediant chord in the key of F major?
A minor
What is the submediant chord in the key of D major?
B minor
What is the supertonic chord in the key of E major?
F# minor
What does 'diatonic' mean?
Within the key; using only the notes of a specific scale.
Define 'tonic'.
The first scale degree; the 'home' note of a key.
Define 'dominant'.
The fifth scale degree; creates tension and pulls towards the tonic.
Define 'subdominant'.
The fourth scale degree; often leads to the dominant.
Define 'mediant'.
The third scale degree; lies midway between the tonic and dominant.
Define 'submediant'.
The sixth scale degree; lies midway between the tonic and subdominant.
Define 'leading tone'.
The seventh scale degree; a half step below the tonic, leading strongly to it.
Define 'supertonic'.
The second scale degree; one step above the tonic.
What is a chord progression?
A sequence of chords that creates a sense of motion and direction in music.
What is harmonic minor scale?
A minor scale with a raised 7th scale degree.