Chord (music)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chord-music

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the harmonic structure?Chords are built using specific combinations of musical intervals, most commonly triads
2. What is the genre definition?Characteristic chord progressions are fundamental to defining and distinguishing musical genres
3. What is a chord in music?A chord is a group of three or more notes played at the same time, creating a special sound.
4. How do major and minor chords make us feel?Major chords sound happy and bright, while minor chords sound sad or thoughtful.

Consonance: A combination of notes that sounds stable, pleasing, and resolved.
Dissonance: A combination of notes that sounds unstable, clashing, or creates tension.
Functional Harmony: A system where chords have specific roles and progressions create a sense of musical direction.