Questions: INQuizitive Chapter 4. The Organization of Musical Sounds Page 17 Chapter Review Questions Which of the following describes the major-minor harmonic system? Which does not? Describes Major-Minor System Drag appropriate answer(s) here The dominant chord is a rest chord. It contains active and rest chords. The rest chord is the tonic chord. Drag appropriate answer(s) here Does Not Describe Major-Minor System

The answer is:

• Describes Major-Minor System:
  • It contains active and rest chords.
  • The rest chord is the tonic chord.
• Does Not Describe Major-Minor System:
  • The dominant chord is a rest chord.

• It contains active and rest chords.: In the major-minor harmonic system, chords are categorized as either active or rest chords. Active chords create tension and drive the music forward, while rest chords provide resolution and a sense of completion.
• The rest chord is the tonic chord.: The tonic chord is considered the most stable and restful chord in the major-minor system. It serves as the home base or point of resolution for harmonic progressions.

• The dominant chord is a rest chord.: This statement does not describe the major-minor harmonic system accurately. The dominant chord is typically an active chord that creates tension and seeks resolution to the tonic chord. It is not considered a rest chord.