Triads in context for aural triad ID or for use as examples for memorizing the sounds of the different triad qualities.
1) Miranda Wilson, "Triad Singing Exercise" (From Integrated Musicianship: Aural Skills, "Comprehensive Review of Compound Triads")
Note: The example was slightly modified and typeset. Image | PDF | MuseScore
Ascending or descending triads arpeggiated in root position (i.e. with ascending or descending 3rds).
Amy Beach, Summer Dreams, Op. 47, No. 18, “Twilight,” mm. 1–4 (1901)
Directions: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the top voice with the opening 3 notes.
Audio: [Youtube 0:00-0:13]
Cat Stevens, "Morning Has Broken," (mm. 10–15, verse 1)
From Teaser and the Firecat (1971), words written by Eleanor Farjeon, music by Cat Stevens
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the melody in the first 4 notes with the lyrics, "morning has bro-".
Audio: Youtube (0:12–0:20)
David Arnold, Title theme from the TV Series Good Omens (2019– 2023), mm. 1–8
Student note: Two chords alternate in this opening passage. Identify the quality of each chord.
Audio: Youtube: 0:00–0:08
Joseph Bologne, "String Quartet Op. 1, No. 6, mm. 13–20 (1771)
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the melody in the first measure.
Audio: Youtube 0:23-0:37
Joseph Bologne, String Quartet Op. 1, No. 6, movt. 1, mm. 36–43 (1771)
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad that is outlined in the melody in the first 4 notes.
Audio: Youtube 1:05-1:20
Joseph Bologne, String Quartet Op. 1, No. 6, mm. 81–84 (1771)
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad that is outlined in the melody in the first three notes.
Audio: Youtube 4:34-4:40
Louise Reichardt, No. 3, “Durch die bunten Rosenhecken,” mm. 1–4
From Zwölf Deutsche und Italiänische Romantische Gesänge (1811)
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad that is outlined in the melody in the first three notes.
Audio: Youtube (X:XX–X:XX)
Robert Nathaniel Dett, “After the Cake-Walk,” mm. 53–60 (1900)
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the melody in the first 3 notes.
Audio: Youtube 1:59-2:10
Unknown, “Morning Has Broken" (1931)
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the melody in the first 4 notes with the lyrics, "morning has bro-".
Audio: Youtube: 0:12–0:20
Ascending or descending triads that arpeggiate with inversions (i.e. with a 4th or 6th included in the arpeggiation).
John Williams, “Somewhere in My Memory,” from the film Home Alone
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the melody in the first two measure with the lyrics, "candles in the window."
Audio: Youtube: 1:18–1:45
Johanna Kinkel, 6 Lieder Op. 6, No. 4 “An Luna,” mm. 29–32 (1839)
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the melody in the first measure with the opening 5 notes.
Audio: Youtube (X:XX–X:XX)
Jonathan Larson, "Seasons of Love" from the musical Rent (1993), mm. 1–8
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the melody in the first measure with the lyrics "five hundred twenty five thousand." A second triad with the same quality is outlined in the second measure with the lyrics "six hundred minutes."
Audio: Youtube: 0:21–0:43
Naoto Kubo, Shiho Fujii, and Koji Kondo, "Shiveria Town"
From Super Mario Odyssey (2017, Nintendo Switch)
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the melody in the first measure.
Audio: Youtube: 0:03-0:11
Pink & Nate Ruess, "Just Give Me A Reason" (chorus)
From The Truth About Love (2012)
Student note:
1) Identify the quality of the triad that is outlined in the melody in the opening measure.
2) Identify the quality of the triad that is outlined in the second measure of the melody with the lyrics "little bit's enough, just a."
Audio: Youtube 0:51-1:12
Traditional Song, China, "Wǒ Hé Nǐ (You and Me)"
Student note: Identify the quality of the triad outlined in the first 3 notes of the melody.
Audio: Youtube (X:XX–X:XX), Song info, translation, and video recording here.