Introduction To Musical Composition Quiz One

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1. Name the type of interval found below in the key of C Major.

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A major second is an interval that consists of two semitones or two half steps. In the key of C major, the interval of a major second would be from C to D. This interval is considered major because it is two letter names apart and spans two white keys on a piano keyboard.

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Introduction To Musical Composition Quiz One - Quiz

This quiz is to be taken in one sitting. There will be a thirty minute time limit for the online portion of the exam, and, you must email me your answers to the Aural Training section of the exam before the close of the module.
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2. What is the FORMAL name of the musical symbols provided below when they are presented together?

Explanation

The correct answer is "The Grand Staf." The term "Grand Staf" is used to refer to the combination of the treble clef and bass clef symbols in sheet music. These symbols are commonly used in piano music, where the right hand plays the treble clef and the left hand plays the bass clef. The other options provided in the question are not commonly used terms in music notation.

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3. Name the type of Interval found below in the key of C Major.

Explanation

A diminished third is an interval that consists of three half steps. In the key of C major, a diminished third would be found by starting on the note C and counting three half steps up, which would lead to the note E♭.

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4. If you are playing a piece of music in C major and come across one F# (F Sharp) in the piece, what would you call this unusual note?

Explanation

In music theory, an accidental is a symbol used to raise or lower a pitch by a half step. In this case, the F# in the piece of music in C major is considered an accidental because it is not part of the key signature of C major, which does not have any sharps or flats. Therefore, any variation from the natural notes in the key signature is considered an accidental.

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5. What is the formal NAME of the clef symbols listed below:

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The formal name of the clef symbol listed as "The Baritone Clef" is the Baritone Clef.

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6. What is the formal name for the musical clef listed below?  

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The correct answer is the G Clef. The G Clef is the formal name for the musical clef listed as "The G Clef" in the options. It is called the G Clef because it indicates that the line on which it is placed represents the note G. The G Clef is commonly used for notating music for instruments with a higher range, such as the violin, flute, and piano.

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7. In the Solfeggio method, a name is assigned to tones 1 - 7.  What the names of those notes in ascending order?

Explanation

In the Solfeggio method, the names assigned to tones 1 - 7 in ascending order are Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti. The correct answer is "Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti, do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do re mi fa so la ti."

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8. Name the type of Interval found below in the key of C Major.

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Diminished 5th, Augmented Fourth." In the key of C Major, a Diminished 5th interval refers to a distance of 6 semitones between two notes, while an Augmented Fourth interval refers to a distance of 5 semitones. Both intervals have different names but refer to the same musical distance.

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9. Using the section of keyboard provided below, what are the names of the notes found on all of the white keys?

Explanation

The names of the notes found on all of the white keys are C, D, E, F, G, A, and B. The answer provided includes all of these notes in the correct order.

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10. Using the section of keyboard provided below, what are the names of the notes found on all of the black keys?  Use the # symbol for Shaps and - symbol for flats. The first answer is C#/D-.  Begin with the first answer and continue up through the length of the keyboard provided.



Explanation

The given answer lists the names of the notes found on all of the black keys on the keyboard. It starts with C#/D-, which refers to the black key between C and D, and continues with D#/E-, F#/G-, G#/A-, A#/B-, and so on. The answer includes both uppercase and lowercase letters to represent the different octaves of the notes. The answer is repeated twice to cover the entire length of the keyboard.

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Name the type of interval found below in the key of C Major.
What is the FORMAL name of the musical symbols provided below when...
Name the type of Interval found below in the key of C Major.
If you are playing a piece of music in C major and come across one F#...
What is the formal NAME of the clef symbols listed below:
What is the formal name for the musical clef listed below?  
In the Solfeggio method, a name is assigned to tones 1 - 7.  What...
Name the type of Interval found below in the key of C Major.
Using the section of keyboard provided below, what are the names of...
Using the section of keyboard provided below, what are the names of...
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