Pentatonic, Major, And Minor Scales
This is a quiz over pentatonic, major and minor scales.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
How many notes does a Pentatonic scale have? (not including the octave note)
- A.
7
- B.
8
- C.
5
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 5Explanation
A Pentatonic scale is a musical scale that consists of five notes per octave. It is commonly used in various forms of music, including folk, blues, and rock. The scale is characterized by its simplicity and versatility, as it can be easily played and harmonized. Therefore, the correct answer is 5, as it accurately represents the number of notes in a Pentatonic scale, excluding the octave note.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Pentatonic scale has the and removed.
Correct Answer
6, 7
6 & 7
6th and 7th
6th, 7th
6 and 7Explanation
The correct answer is 6 and 7. The question is asking which notes are removed from the Pentatonic scale. The Pentatonic scale is a musical scale that consists of five notes per octave. In this case, the notes 6 and 7 are removed from the scale.Rate this question:
- 3.
List all of the Scale degree names ( 2+ bonus if they are all in correct border).
Correct Answer
Tonic Supertonic Mediant Subdominant Dominant Submediant Leading tone
tonic, supertonic, mediant, subdominant, dominant, submediant, leading tone
tonic supertonic mediant subdominant dominant submediant leading toneExplanation
The correct answer includes all of the scale degree names in the correct order, starting with tonic and ending with leading tone.Rate this question:
- 4.
What are the Minor scale steps?
- A.
1- 1/2- 1- 1- 1/2- 1- 1
- B.
1- 1/2- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1
- C.
1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1/2- 1/2
- D.
1/2- 1- 1- 1/2- 1- 1- 1/2
Correct Answer
A. 1- 1/2- 1- 1- 1/2- 1- 1Explanation
The correct answer is 1- 1/2- 1- 1- 1/2- 1- 1. This is the pattern of steps in a minor scale. The minor scale is a seven-note scale that is commonly used in Western music. The pattern of steps in the minor scale is as follows: whole step (1), half step (1/2), whole step (1), whole step (1), half step (1/2), whole step (1), whole step (1). This pattern of steps gives the minor scale its distinct sound and is used in many different musical genres.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What are the Major scale steps?
- A.
1- 1/2- 1/2- 1- 1- 1- 1
- B.
1/2- 1- 1- 1- 1/2- 1/2- 1
- C.
1- 1- 1/2- 1- 1- 1- 1/2
- D.
1- 1- 1- 1/2- 1- 1- 1
Correct Answer
C. 1- 1- 1/2- 1- 1- 1- 1/2Explanation
The Major scale steps are 1- 1- 1/2- 1- 1- 1- 1/2. This sequence represents the intervals between the notes of a major scale. The "1" represents a whole step, which is equivalent to two half steps. The "1/2" represents a half step, which is equivalent to one semitone. This sequence of steps creates the characteristic sound and structure of a major scale.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Name the steps in an anhemitonic pentatonic scale.
- A.
1- 1 1/2- 2 1/2- 1- 1- 2 1/2- 1
- B.
1- 1- 1 1/2- 1- 1 1/2
- C.
1 1/2- 2 1/2- 1- 1- 1- 1 1/2- 1
Correct Answer
B. 1- 1- 1 1/2- 1- 1 1/2 -
- 7.
How do you find a natural minor scale from a major scale?
Correct Answer
lower the 3rd, 6th, and 7th
lower 3 6 and 7
lower 3, 6, & 7Explanation
To find a natural minor scale from a major scale, you need to lower the 3rd, 6th, and 7th notes of the major scale. This is because the natural minor scale has a different pattern of whole and half steps compared to the major scale. By lowering these specific notes, you create the correct intervals and achieve the desired minor scale.Rate this question:
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