
Severance's Chord Progressions
Grade 6 · Music · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain why the chord progressions in *Severance* create a feeling of mystery.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
What Makes 'Severance' Music So Eerily Satisfying?
Practice Questions
2 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The *Severance* theme uses chords from different scales, all based on the note C. Explain how using chords from different scales, but with the same bass note, can contribute to a feeling of mystery or unease in music. The *Severance* theme points out that the *Severance* theme uses a chord progression that includes a dissonant chord (A♭ minor over C). How does dissonance in music generally affect the listener, and how might this be used to create a sense of mystery or suspense?”
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