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The Dorian Mode and Its Versatility

Test your understanding of the Dorian mode and its various applications in music.

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

What is the defining characteristic of the Dorian mode? Video Reference:
"the Dorian mode is a minor scale with a raised sixth scale degree..."

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A raised fifth scale degree A raised sixth scale degree A raised seventh scale degree A lowered third scale degree

Q2 Intermediate 1 pts

How does the Dorian mode's raised sixth scale degree affect the overall sound? Video Reference:
"the raised sixth scale degree can create a mysterious and questioning quality..."

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It creates a mysterious and questioning quality It adds a sense of optimism and brightness It makes the mode sound more dissonant It has no significant impact on the sound

Q3 Intermediate 1 pts

What is one way the Dorian mode's raised sixth scale degree can be used to create a brighter sound? Video Reference:
"raising the sixth scale degree of the key raises the third of the IV chord, putting in a major chord..."

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By resolving the raised sixth to the fifth scale degree By using the raised sixth over a minor tonic chord By using the raised sixth to create a major IV chord By avoiding the raised sixth altogether

Q4 Advanced 1 pts

How can the Dorian mode's raised sixth scale degree be used to create a more tense and mysterious sound? Video Reference:
"if we take a minor chord and just play the flat sixth on top for example A B flat over a D minor cho..."

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By leaving the raised sixth unresolved over a minor tonic chord By using the raised sixth to create a major IV chord By mixing the raised sixth with a flattened sixth scale degree By resolving the raised sixth down to the fifth scale degree

Q5 Advanced 1 pts

What is one way the Dorian mode's raised sixth scale degree can be used to create a more heroic or epic sound? Video Reference:
"some instances of the Dorian mode in action evoke a cool mysterious Vibe some make a grand epic hero..."

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By resolving the raised sixth down to the fifth scale degree By using the raised sixth over a minor tonic chord By mixing the raised sixth with a flattened sixth scale degree The Dorian mode's raised sixth does not contribute to an epic or heroic sound

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