Music Theory for Year 9: Interactive Quizzes and Practice

Question 1

Which musical symbol tells us the pitch of the notes on a staff?

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Clef

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Time signature

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Key signature

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Rest

Question 2

Which of these is a minor scale?

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D minor

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C major

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A♭ major

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F# major

Question 3

What is the time signature of a piece of music written in 6/8 time?

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6/8

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2/4

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3/4

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4/4

Question 4

Which of these is not an interval in music?

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Unison

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Minor second

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Perfect fourth

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Tritone

Question 5

Which time signature represents four beats per measure, with each beat getting one whole count?

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4/4

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2/2

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3/4

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6/8

Question 6

When determining a musical interval, what is the most crucial element to consider?

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The number of semitones between the notes

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The duration of the notes

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The volume of the notes

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The sequence of the notes

Question 7

In music theory, what is the term for a set of three or more notes played together?

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Chord

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Interval

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Scale

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Arpeggio

Question 8

Which element is not a component of a chord?

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Interval

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Root

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Third

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Fifth

Question 9

In a 4/4 time signature, how many beats are in each measure?

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4

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2

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3

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8

Question 10

In music theory, what term describes a group of three or more notes played together?

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Chord

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Scale

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Interval

Question 11

Which of these is **not** a note value in Western musical notation?

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Semiquaver

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Whole Note

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Quarter Note

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Eighth Note

Question 12

Which interval sounds harsh and unstable?

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Minor second

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Major sixth

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Perfect fifth

Question 13

Which of these intervals is generally considered the most dissonant?

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Minor Second

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Perfect Octave

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Perfect Fifth

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Major Third

Question 14

Which symbol raises a note by a semitone?

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Sharp

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Flat

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Natural

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Double sharp

Question 15

Which interval is dissonant?

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Minor seventh

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Major second

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Perfect fourth

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Major third

Question 16

How does tempo influence the emotional expression of a musical piece?

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Tempo can be used to convey various emotions, such as joy, sadness, or anger.

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Tempo has no impact on the emotions conveyed by music.

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A faster tempo creates a more serene and soothing atmosphere.

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A slower tempo can evoke a sense of urgency and excitement.

Question 17

Match the musical texture to its description:

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Monophonic: A single melody without accompaniment

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Polyphonic: Multiple independent melodies played together

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Homophonic: A melody with accompanying chords

Question 18

Identify the characteristics of monophonic, polyphonic, and homophonic textures. Explain how each texture creates different musical effects.

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Monophonic: single melody; Polyphonic: multiple independent melodies; Homophonic: melody with accompanying chords.

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Monophonic: multiple independent melodies; Polyphonic: single melody; Homophonic: melody with accompanying chords.

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Polyphonic: single melody; Monophonic: multiple independent melodies; Homophonic: melody with accompanying chords.

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Homophonic: multiple independent melodies; Polyphonic: single melody; Monophonic: melody with accompanying chords.

Question 19

How does harmony contribute to the emotional impact and expressiveness of music?

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Harmony creates tension and release, evoking emotions.

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Harmony only determines the key and scale of a piece.

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Harmony adds richness but doesn't affect emotions.

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Harmony is only found in certain music genres.

Question 20

How do composers transform musical themes throughout a composition? Discuss the concept of musical development and provide examples of techniques like variation, imitation, and fragmentation.

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Creating new melodies from existing melodies (variation)

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Using the same musical material in different voices (imitation)

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Breaking down a musical theme into smaller motifs (fragmentation)

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Repeating a musical theme without any changes

Question 21

How do compound time signatures (e.g., 6/8, 9/8) differ from simple time signatures (e.g., 4/4, 3/4) in terms of their impact on the rhythm and character of music?

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Compound time signatures create a sense of swing or syncopation, while simple time signatures produce a steady, even beat.

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Compound time signatures always lead to a faster tempo than simple time signatures.

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Simple time signatures are more common in classical music, while compound time signatures are more common in folk music.

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All compound time signatures have an odd number of beats per measure.

Question 22

How many notes make up a triad?

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Three

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Two

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Four

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Five

Question 23

The interval between the root and fifth of a chord is known as:

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Perfect fifth

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Unison

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Octave

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Major third

Question 24

Which of these is a compound interval?

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Minor seventh

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Major third

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Perfect fifth

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Augmented second

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a primary triad?

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Suspended triad

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Augmented triad

Question 26

Which of the following scales has the following pattern: Tone-Tone-Semitone-Tone-Tone-Tone-Semitone?

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Harmonic minor scale

Question 27

What is the term for a group of notes played simultaneously in a vertical arrangement?

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Chord

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Interval

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Scale

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Arpeggio

Question 28

Which of the following clefs is used to notate notes for the higher-pitched voices?

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Treble clef

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Bass clef

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Alto clef

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Tenor clef

Question 29

What is the primary function of the tonic chord in music?

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To provide a sense of stability and resolution

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To create tension and movement

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To introduce new melodic material

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To provide a contrasting texture

Question 30

Which of the following chords is constructed on the third scale degree of a C major scale?

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C minor triad

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C major triad

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C diminished triad

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C augmented triad

Question 31

How do accidentals affect the pitch of notes?

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Accidentals raise or lower the pitch of a note by a semitone.

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Accidentals change the length of a note.

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Accidentals indicate the key of a piece of music.

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Accidentals do not affect the pitch of notes.

Question 32

When using copyrighted music, what is the most important ethical consideration?

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Getting permission from the copyright holder

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Changing the music to avoid copyright infringement

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Giving credit to the copyright holder on social media

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Using the music only for teaching

Question 33

Which of the following chords is a major triad?

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C-E-G

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C-Eb-G

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C-E-Gb

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C-Eb-Gb

Question 34

Which time signature indicates a bar with four beats and a quarter note receiving one beat?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 35

What is the Italian term for 'soft' in music?

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Piano

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Forte

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 36

Which of the following scales is considered a diatonic scale?

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Major scale

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Chromatic scale

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Whole tone scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 37

What is the musical interval between the notes C and G?

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Perfect fifth

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Major third

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Minor seventh

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Minor sixth

Question 38

What is the interval between the root and the fifth of a major chord?

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Perfect fifth

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Major third

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Minor third

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Major second

Question 39

Which of the following time signatures represents a compound duple meter?

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6/8

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4/4

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3/4

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5/8

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a traditional category for classifying musical instruments based on how they produce sound?

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Electrophone

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Aerophone

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Chordophone

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Idiophone

Question 41

How do melody and harmony work together to create a sense of tension and resolution in music?

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Melody and harmony work together, with melody leading and harmony supporting.

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Melody creates tension and resolution, while harmony provides a background.

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Harmony creates tension and resolution, while melody adds decoration.

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Tension and resolution are mainly created by rhythm and tempo, not melody and harmony.

Question 42

Which interval is formed between the tonic note and the 5th note of a scale?

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Perfect fifth

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Minor seventh

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Tritone

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Major second

Question 43

What is the key signature for the key of G minor?

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Two flats

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Four flats

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Three sharps

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One flat

Question 44

Which time signature indicates a measure with three beats, where each quarter note receives one beat?

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3/4

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2/4

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6/8

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4/4

Question 45

What is the term for a consecutive pair of musical notes?

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Interval

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Arpeggio

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Chord

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Scale

Question 46

Which of the following characteristics is NOT a feature of a major scale?

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Contains a diminished fifth interval

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Contains half steps between the 2nd and 3rd, and 7th and 8th degrees

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Begins and ends on the tonic

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Has a whole step between the 3rd and 4th degrees

Question 47

Which type of chord is composed of the root, third, and fifth notes of a scale, with the third being major?

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Augmented triad

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Diminished triad

Question 48

What musical term refers to a succession of three or more notes played simultaneously?

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Chord

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Arpeggio

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Cadence

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Melisma

Question 49

Which type of modulation involves moving to a new key that has the same tonic as the original key?

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Parallel modulation

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Sequential modulation

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Enharmonic modulation

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Chromatic modulation

Question 50

What is the key difference between a perfect interval and an augmented interval?

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Perfect intervals have a fixed size that cannot be altered, while augmented intervals are wider than their perfect counterparts by one semitone.

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Perfect intervals are played in a higher register, while augmented intervals are played in a lower register.

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a parameter of sound?

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Loudness

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Duration

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Pitch

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Amplitude

Question 52

What is the name of the interval between the notes C and E flat?

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

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Minor sixth

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Major second

Question 53

What is the name of the scale that begins on the note C and follows the pattern: W-W-H-W-W-W-H?

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C major scale

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A minor scale

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C minor scale

Question 54

What is the term for the height or pitch of a musical sound?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Timbre

Question 55

What is the name of the musical device that involves the repetition of a musical phrase or pattern at different pitches?

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Sequence

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Canon

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Inversion

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Variation

Question 56

Identify the major scale that begins and ends on the root note C:

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C major

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F# major

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A minor

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G major

Question 57

In a triad, the interval between the root and the fifth is called:

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Perfect fifth

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Minor sixth

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Tritone

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Major third

Question 58

Which of the following is a characteristic of a diminished chord?

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Contains two minor thirds

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Sounds happy and uplifting

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Is commonly used in major keys

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Contains a perfect fifth

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a function of harmony in music?

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To create a sense of rhythm

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To enhance the dynamics

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To determine the melody

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To provide a sense of stability or tension

Question 60

What is the tempo marking that indicates a moderately fast speed?

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Allegro

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Adagio

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Andante

Question 61

Which of the following is a type of musical dynamics?

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Crescendo

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Articulation

Question 62

What is the term for a musical ornament that involves playing a note quickly before the main note?

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Appoggiatura

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Trill

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Mordent

Question 63

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Baroque musical style?

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Use of polyphony and counterpoint

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Use of electronic instruments

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Emphasis on improvisation

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Simple and homophonic textures

Question 64

What is the intervallic relationship between the notes C and G?

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Perfect fifth

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Minor third

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Major seventh

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Major fourth