Eric-music Theory
Music Theory Quiz for Eric.
- 1.
The musical equivalent for frequency is
- A.
Octave
- B.
Pitch
- C.
Frets
- D.
Flange
- E.
Key signature
Correct Answer
B. Pitch -
- 2.
A chromatic scale is
- A.
A progression of notes played in semi-tone steps
- B.
A major tonic scale
- C.
A progression in whole tone steps
- D.
A progression in whole number harmonic intervals
- E.
A minor tonic scale
Correct Answer
A. A progression of notes played in semi-tone steps -
- 3.
The difference between 220Hz and 440Hz is
- A.
A partial
- B.
A decibel
- C.
A fundamental
- D.
An octave
- E.
Twice as loud
Correct Answer
D. An octave -
- 4.
In music notation, the top number of the time signature indicates
- A.
Beats per measure
- B.
The type of note that gets the beat
- C.
Tempo
- D.
Number of rest per bar
- E.
Bars per beat
Correct Answer
A. Beats per measure -
- 5.
Though some groups may choose otherwise, according to an international agreement in 1939 concert pitch is
- A.
220hz
- B.
10 khz
- C.
445 hz
- D.
1 khz
- E.
440 hz
Correct Answer
E. 440 hz -
- 6.
A sharp in music notation will
- A.
Raise the current note a tone
- B.
Raise the current note a half step
- C.
Lower the current note a tone
- D.
Lower the current note a half step
- E.
Only change notes located in spaces
Correct Answer
B. Raise the current note a half step -
- 7.
The relative minor of C Major is
- A.
B minor
- B.
D minor 7
- C.
A minor
- D.
G minor
- E.
C minor
Correct Answer
C. A minor -
- 8.
Common time is a term for which time signature?
- A.
3/4
- B.
4/4
- C.
6/8
- D.
2/2
- E.
2/4
Correct Answer
B. 4/4 -
- 9.
Music written higher than middle C on the piano is written in what clef?
- A.
Alto
- B.
Tenor
- C.
Treble
- D.
Bass
- E.
Baritone
Correct Answer
C. Treble -
- 10.
On a musical score, a very loud passage is indicated by which symbol?
- A.
Pp
- B.
Pf
- C.
Ff
- D.
Pq
- E.
P
Correct Answer
C. Ff -
- 11.
Another name for the Bass Clef is
- A.
The G clef
- B.
The A clef
- C.
The C celf
- D.
The F Clef
- E.
The Lower Clef
Correct Answer
D. The F Clef -
- 12.
The interval pattern to create a major scale is
- A.
WHWWHWW
- B.
WWWHWHH
- C.
WWHWWWH
- D.
WWHWWHW
- E.
HWWHWWH
Correct Answer
C. WWHWWWH -
- 13.
The first scale degree for chords is also known as
- A.
The dominant
- B.
The tonic
- C.
The mediant
- D.
The supertonic
- E.
The leading tone
Correct Answer
B. The tonic -
- 14.
Which Minor Scale is different ascending and descending
- A.
Natural minor
- B.
Harmonic minor
- C.
Major minor
- D.
Chromatic minor
- E.
Melodic minor
Correct Answer
E. Melodic minor -
- 15.
Which scale degree indicates the relative minor?
- A.
6th
- B.
5th
- C.
7th
- D.
4th
- E.
2nd
Correct Answer
A. 6th -
- 16.
That note that is a perfect 5th above middle C is written
- A.
On the first space of the treble clef
- B.
On the first line of the bass clef
- C.
On the third line of the bass clef
- D.
On the fourth space of the treble clef
- E.
On the second line of the treble clef
Correct Answer
E. On the second line of the treble clef -
- 17.
In 4/4 time, a half note receives
- A.
1 beat
- B.
2 beats
- C.
4 beats
- D.
1/2 beat
- E.
3 beats
Correct Answer
B. 2 beats -
- 18.
Dynamics refers to
- A.
Tempo
- B.
Harmonic content
- C.
Melodic content
- D.
Performance style
- E.
Volume levels
Correct Answer
E. Volume levels -
- 19.
A dot placed after a note indicates that the duration of the note is
- A.
Increased by half of its value
- B.
Increased by twice its value
- C.
Raised by a half step
- D.
Decreased by half its value
- E.
Doubled
Correct Answer
A. Increased by half of its value -
- 20.
The space between two bar lines is called a
- A.
Tie
- B.
Beam
- C.
Measure
- D.
Phrase
- E.
Clef
Correct Answer
C. Measure -
- 21.
A leger line is used to
- A.
Identify notes located in the spaces of a staff
- B.
Identify notes located on the lines of a staff
- C.
Identify notes located before the first measure
- D.
Identify notes not written on the staff
- E.
Identify notes that have no sharps or flats
Correct Answer
D. Identify notes not written on the staff -
- 22.
The stem of a quarter note located above the 4th line of a staff would be drawn
- A.
Upward and to the right of the note
- B.
Downward and to the right of the note
- C.
Upward and to the left of the note
- D.
Downward and to the left of the note
- E.
Either upward or downward but on the right of the note.
Correct Answer
B. Downward and to the right of the note -
- 23.
When we refer to the 'hook' of a song, we are usually talking about
- A.
The vamp
- B.
The bridge
- C.
The intro
- D.
The middle eight
- E.
The chorus
Correct Answer
E. The chorus -
- 24.
To create a minor triad from a major triad, we only need to
- A.
Flatten the 2nd
- B.
Flatten the 3rd
- C.
Flatten the 4th
- D.
Flatten the 5th
- E.
Sharpen the 3rd
Correct Answer
B. Flatten the 3rd -
- 25.
In the song 'Take Five' (5/4 time), what type of note would get one beat?
- A.
A whole note
- B.
A half note
- C.
An eighth note
- D.
A sixteenth note
- E.
A quarter note
Correct Answer
E. A quarter note -
- 26.
The difference between the loudest and softest sounds in an audio program is known as
- A.
Distortion
- B.
Frequency response
- C.
Signal to noise ration
- D.
Dynamic range
- E.
Headroom
Correct Answer
D. Dynamic range -
- 27.
The elements I need to make a triad are:
- A.
A root, a 3rd, and a perfect 5th
- B.
A root, a 3rd, and a 7th
- C.
A root, a Tritone, and a perfect 5th
- D.
A prime, a 2nd, and a tritone
- E.
A Maj 2nd, a 4th and a 5th of Beethoven
Correct Answer
A. A root, a 3rd, and a perfect 5th -
- 28.
In a musical score, the word crescendo means that your performance should:
- A.
Slow down
- B.
Get louder
- C.
Get softer
- D.
Get faster
- E.
Be short and detached
Correct Answer
B. Get louder -
- 29.
What term means the same thing as a half step?
- A.
Whole tone
- B.
Maj 2nd
- C.
Mezzo forte
- D.
Semi tone
- E.
Tritone
Correct Answer
D. Semi tone -
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