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AP Music Theory/Unit 3 – Triads and Seventh Chords
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Dominant Chord Quality in Major and Minor
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How does the pattern of diatonic chords in a major key differ from that in a minor key, particularly in terms of the quality of the chord built on the fifth scale degree?

A

The V chord is diminished in both major and minor keys, but it’s typically raised in minor keys.

B

The quality of the V chord remains consistent as major in both major and minor keys.

C

In a major key, the V chord is minor, while in a minor key, it’s always major.

D

In a major key, the V chord is major, while in a minor key, it’s naturally minor but typically raised to major.

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