Tvms Music Theory Grade 1
This quiz will test your basic knowledge of music theory grade 1
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- 1.
What does adagio mean?
- A.
A quick tempo
- B.
A slow tempo
- C.
A tempo that frequently changes
- D.
Ada-what?
Correct Answer
B. A slow tempoExplanation
Adagio is a musical term that indicates a slow tempo. It is often used to describe a piece of music that is played at a leisurely or relaxed pace. This term is commonly found in classical music compositions and is used to guide musicians in interpreting the desired speed of the music.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the order of sharps in a key?
- A.
G A B C D E F
- B.
F C G D A E B
- C.
B G D E F A C
- D.
I D O N O T K N O W
Correct Answer
B. F C G D A E BExplanation
FARMER CHARLES GETS DRUNK AT EVERY BARNDANCERate this question:
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- 3.
What is the order of flats in a key?
- A.
B E A D G C F
- B.
A G B E F C D
- C.
G F E D C B A
- D.
We are all FLATties!
Correct Answer
A. B E A D G C FExplanation
BRITISH EUROPEAN AIRWAYS DO GOOD CHARTER FLIGHTSRate this question:
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- 4.
There are three flats in the key of D major.
- A.
Yes, there are 3 flats in D major
- B.
No, D major contains sharps
Correct Answer
B. No, D major contains sharpsExplanation
D major contains 2 sharps, F CRate this question:
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- 5.
The relative minor of A major is:
- A.
E# minor
- B.
Gb minor
- C.
A minor
- D.
F# minor
Correct Answer
D. F# minorExplanation
Think 3 semitones down from ARate this question:
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- 6.
The relative major of Bb minor is:
- A.
Eb minor
- B.
Db major
- C.
G major
- D.
C major
Correct Answer
B. Db majorExplanation
Think 3 semitones up from BbRate this question:
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- 7.
What does crescendo mean?
- A.
With attitude
- B.
Play Slowly
- C.
Getting Quieter
- D.
Getting Louder
Correct Answer
D. Getting LouderExplanation
Crescendo means getting louder.Rate this question:
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- 8.
On a stave with a treble clef, the notes in the spaces spell what?
- A.
A body part
- B.
A food
Correct Answer
A. A body partExplanation
F A C ERate this question:
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- 9.
In the bass clef spaces, do ALL COWS EAT GRASS?
- A.
Yes, ALL COWS EAT GRASS
- B.
No, ALL FLOWERS GROW EVENLY
Correct Answer
A. Yes, ALL COWS EAT GRASSExplanation
YES, the bass clef space notes are A C E GRate this question:
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- 10.
Which note is raised in a harmonic minor scale?
- A.
4th
- B.
5th
- C.
6th
- D.
7th
Correct Answer
D. 7thExplanation
Harmonic minor raises the 7th noteRate this question:
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- 11.
How many semiquavers are in a minim?
- A.
8
- B.
4
- C.
2
- D.
16
Correct Answer
A. 8Explanation
4 semiquavers in a crotchet, so 8 semiquavers in a minim.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Choose the correct interval sequence for a major scale
- A.
KTTSTTTS
- B.
KTTTSTTS
- C.
KTTTTT
Correct Answer
A. KTTSTTTSExplanation
KEY TONE TONE SEMITONE TONE TONE TONE SEMITONE ie CDEFGABCRate this question:
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- 13.
What is the meaning of Legato
- A.
Smoothly
- B.
Slowly
- C.
Softly
- D.
Squidgy
Correct Answer
A. SmoothlyExplanation
Leg(ato) Think smooth legs!Rate this question:
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