Question

1. the famous four - chords of pop music is sometimes called the

a. quadratic
b. square
c. axis

1. why was this progression given its name?

a. because it was named after the x and y axis
b. because it was famously made into a musical joke by the likes of...
c. because it was famously made into a musical joke by the likes of...

1. this chord progression became increasingly popular from what decade?

a. 1960s
b. 1970s
c. 1980s

1. when did the popularity of this chord progression peak?

a. late 2000s
b. early 2010s
c. mid 2020s

1. why does this chord progression work so well?

a. it starts with the root
b. we move away to the fifth chord of the key, which introduces tension and motion
c. we then go to the six chord which offers a different type of resolution
d. we introduce a bit more tension by going to the four chord

1. the vi - iv - i - v chord progression is considered the minor key version of the famous i - v - vi - iv

progression. t or f

1. is the reason why this chord progression (vi - iv - i - v) works because its just a great balance of

tension and release. y or n

1. what is the andalusian cadence?

a. | i | ^ bvii | ^ bvi | v
b. flamenco music from spain
c. it has that sense of descending progression

1. this chord progression | i | ^ bvii | ^ bvi | ^ bvii is called?

a. aeolian vamp
b. aeolian progression
c. aeolian chords

1. this aeolian | i | ^ bvii | ^ bvi | ^ bvii chordal progression gives what kind of sound?

a. grounded sound
b. floating sound
c. bland sound

1. this progression | i | vi | iv | v is called?

a. doo - wop changes
b. 50s progression
c. old school progression

Explanation:

1. There is no clear information in the question to determine the name of the famous four - chords of pop music among the given options. However, common pop - music chord progressions don't match these options directly.
2. None of the provided reasons for naming a chord progression after the X and Y axis make sense in music theory context.
3. Many chord progressions became popular in the 1960s with the rise of rock and pop music.
4. Chord progressions don't have a clear - cut peak in the mid - 2020s as described. The popularity of chord progressions can be cyclical and hard to pinpoint to a specific time.
5. In music theory, a chord progression works well due to the balance of tension and resolution. Option b is correct as moving to the fifth chord creates tension.
6. The vi - IV - I - V is a common minor - key chord progression, so it is True.
7. A good chord progression has a balance of tension and release, so it is True.
8. The Andalusian Cadence is a specific chord progression in flamenco music. Option a represents the chord progression of the Andalusian Cadence.
9. The given chord progression is an Aeolian vamp.
10. The Aeolian chordal progression gives a floating sound due to its modal characteristics.
11. The I - vi - IV - V progression is known as Doo - Wop changes.

Answer:

1. None of the above (not enough information)
2. None of the above (nonsensical reasons)
3. a. 1960s
4. None of the above (hard - to - pinpoint time)
5. b
6. T
7. Y
8. a. |i| ⁶VII| ⁶VI |V
9. a. Aeolian vamp
10. b. Floating sound
11. a. Doo - Wop changes