Question

Many Bach chorales end on a jubilant “Picardy” interval denoted by this number. (10[1])The notes of a fully-diminished seventh chord are separated by this many semitones. (10[1])An interval denoted by this (-5[1])number determines a chord’s major or minor (10[2])quality. (10[1]-5[1])Two notes separated by this many whole tones constitute an interval long nicknamed “the devil in music.” C and (-5[1])E are separated by the major interval denoted by this number, (10[1])which is also the number of beats per measure in minuets and waltzes. (10[1])For 10 points, how many notes make up a major triad? (10[2])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: three [accept major third]
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