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Altered Chords

Test your knowledge of altered chords, which are chords that have been modified from their basic form by changing one or more of their notes.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of altered chord?

  1. Dominant seventh chord
  2. Minor seventh chord
  3. Major seventh chord
  4. Diminished seventh chord
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a dominant seventh chord and a major seventh chord?

  1. The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, while the major seventh chord has a natural seventh note.
  2. The dominant seventh chord has a sharp seventh note, while the major seventh chord has a natural seventh note.
  3. The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, while the major seventh chord has a sharp seventh note.
  4. The dominant seventh chord has a natural seventh note, while the major seventh chord has a sharp seventh note.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a dominant seventh chord and a minor seventh chord?

  1. The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, while the minor seventh chord has a natural seventh note.
  2. The dominant seventh chord has a sharp seventh note, while the minor seventh chord has a natural seventh note.
  3. The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, while the minor seventh chord has a sharp seventh note.
  4. The dominant seventh chord has a natural seventh note, while the minor seventh chord has a sharp seventh note.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a diminished seventh chord and a half-diminished seventh chord?

  1. The diminished seventh chord has a flatted fifth note, while the half-diminished seventh chord has a natural fifth note.
  2. The diminished seventh chord has a sharp fifth note, while the half-diminished seventh chord has a natural fifth note.
  3. The diminished seventh chord has a flatted fifth note, while the half-diminished seventh chord has a sharp fifth note.
  4. The diminished seventh chord has a natural fifth note, while the half-diminished seventh chord has a sharp fifth note.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common way to use an altered chord?

  1. To create tension
  2. To resolve to a tonic chord
  3. To add color to a chord progression
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of an altered chord?

  1. C major 7
  2. G dominant 7
  3. D minor 7
  4. A diminished 7
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not an altered chord?

  1. C major 7
  2. G dominant 7
  3. D minor 7
  4. A augmented 7
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common way to write an altered chord?

  1. Using chord symbols
  2. Using figured bass
  3. Using Roman numerals
  4. Using lead sheets
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a chord symbol and a figured bass?

  1. Chord symbols use letters to represent the notes in the chord, while figured bass uses numbers.
  2. Chord symbols use numbers to represent the notes in the chord, while figured bass uses letters.
  3. Chord symbols use letters and numbers to represent the notes in the chord, while figured bass uses only numbers.
  4. Chord symbols use letters and numbers to represent the notes in the chord, while figured bass uses only letters.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a Roman numeral and a lead sheet?

  1. Roman numerals are used to represent chords in a chord progression, while lead sheets are used to represent the melody and lyrics of a song.
  2. Roman numerals are used to represent the melody and lyrics of a song, while lead sheets are used to represent chords in a chord progression.
  3. Roman numerals are used to represent the rhythm of a song, while lead sheets are used to represent the melody and lyrics of a song.
  4. Roman numerals are used to represent the melody and lyrics of a song, while lead sheets are used to represent the rhythm of a song.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a chord symbol?

  1. Cmaj7
  2. G7
  3. Dm7
  4. Adim7
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a figured bass?

  1. 6/4
  2. 4/2
  3. 5/3
  4. 3/2
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a Roman numeral?

  1. I
  2. IV
  3. V
  4. VII
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a lead sheet?

  1. The melody and lyrics of a song written on a staff
  2. A chord chart with the chords written above the lyrics
  3. A tablature with the fingerings for a guitar or bass guitar
  4. A drum chart with the drum beats written on a staff
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