Question

Multiple Choice
A triad with the third on the bottom is in
(1 point)
Responses

root position.
root position.

first inversion.
first inversion.

second inversion.
second inversion.

third inversion.
third inversion.

Answer 1

first inversion.

Explanation: In a triad, first inversion places the third in the bass (bottom); root position has the root in the bass and second inversion has the fifth in the bass.