Master Music Theory: Enhance Your Musical Understanding

Question 1

Identify the non-diatonic scale:

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Chromatic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 2

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 3

In music theory, an interval measures the distance between two notes. Which of the following is NOT a type of interval?

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Chord

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Unison

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Octave

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Perfect fifth

Question 4

In a major scale, what is the interval between the tonic and the mediant?

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Major third

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

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Augmented second

Question 5

Which musical scale employs all twelve notes within an octave?

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Chromatic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 6

Identify the musical interval created when the notes C and G are played together.

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Perfect fifth

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Major third

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Minor seventh

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Perfect tenth

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a valid musical interval?

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Augmented unison

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Major second

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Perfect fourth

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Minor seventh

Question 8

In music theory, what is the term for a chord consisting of three notes?

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Triad

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Dyad

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Quadrad

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Pentad

Question 9

Which of the following intervals is a perfect interval, characterized by exact and specific frequency ratios?

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Perfect fifth

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Major third

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Minor seventh

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Augmented second

Question 10

Which triad is formed by the first, third, and fifth notes of a scale?

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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 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical interval?

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Cadence

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Major

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Minor

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Perfect

Question 12

Which of the following is a series of notes in ascending or descending order, rather than a type of chord?

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Scale

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Major

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Minor

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Dominant

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a standard interval in Western music?

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Augmented ninth

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Major second

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Perfect fourth

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Minor seventh

Question 14

In the key of C major, what is the interval between the root note (C) and the third note (E)?

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Major Third

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Minor Second

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Perfect Fourth

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Augmented Fifth

Question 15

Identify the major triad among the following options:

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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-E-Ab

Question 16

Identify the diatonic scale from the following options:

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Major

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Pentatonic

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Chromatic

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Octatonic

Question 17

Which interval in music theory is considered perfect?

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Perfect fourth

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Major second

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Minor third

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Augmented fifth

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of music theory, essential for understanding and composing music?

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Instrumentation: The choice of instruments or voices used to perform a musical piece.

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Rhythm: The temporal arrangement of musical sounds, involving patterns of duration, accent, and meter.

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Form: The overall structure and organization of a musical piece, including sections, movements, and their relationships.

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Melody: The sequence of musical pitches that creates a distinct musical line or tune.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used musical scale in Western music theory?

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Hexatonic

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Major

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Minor

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Chromatic

Question 20

Which music theory technique combines independent melodies to create a harmonious composition?

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Counterpoint

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Harmony

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Imitation

Question 21

In music theory, which of these is NOT an interval?

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Chord Progression

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Semi-tone

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Octave

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Perfect Fifth

Question 22

In music theory, counterpoint is a technique that combines:

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Two or more independent melodies to create a harmonious effect.

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Dependent melodies to create a contrasting effect.

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Parallel melodies to create a dissonant effect.

Question 23

Which chord progression does NOT constitute a perfect cadence?

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V - vi

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V - I

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IV - V - I

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I - vi - IV - V

Question 24

In counterpoint, which technique harmoniously blends independent melodies?

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Polyphony

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Homophony

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Monophony

Question 25

Identify the interval between the notes C and F:

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Perfect fourth

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Minor third

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Diminished fifth

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Augmented sixth

Question 26

Order these musical intervals from smallest to largest: minor second, major second, minor third, major third

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Minor second, major second, minor third, major third

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Minor third, minor second, major second, major third

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Major second, minor second, minor third, major third

Question 27

Which factor does NOT directly affect the inherent quality of a musical interval?

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Musical context

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Interval size

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Interval direction

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Voicing of the interval

Question 28

In music theory, which triad is formed using the root, third, and fifth scale degrees of a major scale?

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Major triad

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Diminished triad

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Minor triad

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Augmented triad

Question 29

Which chord types are considered dissonant?

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Augmented triad

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Diminished triad

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Major triad

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Minor triad

Question 30

Which of the following is not a commonly used scale type in Western music theory?

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Octatonic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

Question 31

Which triad type features an augmented fifth scale degree?

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Augmented triad

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Major triad

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Minor triad

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Diminished triad

Question 32

Which pattern of whole and half steps creates a major scale?

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Whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half

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Half, whole, whole, whole, half, whole, whole

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Whole, half, half, whole, whole, half, whole

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Half, whole, whole, half, whole, whole, half

Question 33

In music notation, what is the purpose of a fermata, and how does it influence the performance of a musical passage?

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A fermata indicates that the performer should pause before continuing.

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A fermata indicates that the note should be held for twice its usual duration.

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A fermata indicates that the chord should be played more softly.

Question 34

What is voice leading and why is it crucial for creating smooth and logical harmonic progressions?

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Voice leading is the technique of guiding individual melodic lines, or voices, in a musical composition to create a harmonious and cohesive sound.

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Voice leading ensures that melodic lines are independent and non-repetitive.

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Voice leading is primarily concerned with the voice ranges of singers.

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Voice leading is a method of arranging voices in a choir to achieve a balanced blend.

Question 35

In Western music theory, which chord type features the second scale degree in the bass?

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Triad with the second scale degree in the bass

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Major triad with the third in the bass

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Minor triad with the fifth in the bass

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Seventh chord with the fifth in the bass

Question 36

What are the unique characteristics of a half diminished seventh chord that differentiate it from other seventh chords?

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Diminished fifth and minor seventh

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Major third and dominant seventh

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Minor third and major seventh

Question 37

Which of the following best describes the range of musical ornamentation techniques and their impact on musical phrases?

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Ornamentation includes techniques like grace notes, trills, turns, mordents, and appoggiaturas, each adding expressive character to phrases.

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Ornamentation involves only adding grace notes to melodies, enhancing their shape without affecting the harmony.

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Ornamentation is primarily used to make musical passages more complex and challenging for performers.

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Ornamentation is exclusive to classical music and has no relevance in other musical genres or styles.

Question 38

When analyzing music from diverse cultures, what ethical considerations should be taken into account when applying music theory?

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Music theory can be used to analyze music from different cultures, but ethical implications must be considered.

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Music theory should not be used to analyze music from different cultures.

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Music theory is a universal language that can be used to analyze music from any culture.

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Music theory should only be used to analyze music from Western cultures.

Question 39

What musical elements contribute to the ritualistic significance of Balinese Kecak?

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Repetitive rhythmic patterns and diverse vocalizations within a cyclic structure

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Use of major and minor scales

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Complex polyphonic textures

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Incorporation of electronic instruments

Question 40

In the counterpoint technique called canon, which musical element is imitated throughout the piece?

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 41

How does music theory enhance our understanding of musical traditions from different cultures?

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It provides a shared language for describing musical structures across cultures.

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It simplifies the complexity of non-Western musical systems.

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It suggests that non-Western musical systems are inferior to Western music.

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It forces Western musical conventions onto non-Western traditions.

Question 42

When analyzing music from diverse cultures using music theory, which ethical consideration should be prioritized?

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Acknowledging cultural differences in musical systems and structures

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Applying Western music theory principles universally

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of sound waves?

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Polarization

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

Question 44

Which of the following 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-E#-G

Question 45

Which of the following chords consists of a root, a major third, and a perfect fifth?

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C major triad

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G minor triad

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D diminished triad

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F augmented triad

Question 46

Which symbol is used to indicate a note raised by a semitone?

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#

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b

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n

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s

Question 47

Baroque music is characterized by its distinct features. Which of the following is characteristic of the Baroque musical style?

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Emphasis on counterpoint

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Use of chromatic harmonies

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Focus on homophonic textures

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Absence of ornamentation

Question 48

Within a chord, what is the designation for the foundational pitch?

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Root

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Fifth

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Third

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Seventh

Question 49

In musical performance, what technique is used to achieve controlled variations in volume?

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Dynamics

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Articulation

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Ornamentation

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Counterpoint

Question 50

When applying Western music theory to non-Western musical traditions, which ethical consideration is most important?

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Respecting the cultural context

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Using only Western instruments

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Focusing on theoretical knowledge

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Ignoring local experts' opinions

Question 51

In Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major, how does counterpoint contribute to the melodic and rhythmic independence of the three violin parts?

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Counterpoint allows each violin part to have its own distinct melody and rhythm, resulting in a complex and engaging musical texture.

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Counterpoint unifies the violin parts, creating a consistent texture.

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The violin parts rely heavily on each other, lacking rhythmic individuality.

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Counterpoint simplifies the musical texture, with the violin parts playing the same melody.

Question 52

How has music technology specifically influenced the creation of electronic music, particularly in terms of sound manipulation and synthesis?

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Enhanced accessibility to sound manipulation tools

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Eliminated the necessity for traditional instruments

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Diminished the significance of musical knowledge

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Restricted the expressive potential of music

Question 53

In contemporary music, how do timbre and extended techniques contribute to enhancing musical expression?

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By extending the traditional capabilities of instruments, enhancing their expressive range.

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They primarily serve as decorative elements, lacking substantial impact on the musical message.

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Their application is limited to electronic music, not extending to traditional acoustic instruments.

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They lack influence on the emotional impact or intended meaning of the music.

Question 54

What musical term refers to the vertical arrangement of pitches in a chord?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Form

Question 55

Which time signature indicates a measure with three quarter-note beats per measure?

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3/4

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4/4

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2/4

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6/8

Question 56

Starting with the note C, what is the correct order of the circle of fifths?

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C, G, D, A, E, B, F#

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C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb

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C, G, D, A, E, B, F

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C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, C#, F#

Question 57

Which musical form consists of three distinct sections played in succession?

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Rondo

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Sonata

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Minuet

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Fugue

Question 58

What musical term describes the relative pitch of a note?

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Interval

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Solfege

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Chord

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Scale

Question 59

Which major scale has a raised fourth note?

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Lydian

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Mixolydian

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Dorian

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Phrygian

Question 60

What musical composition is typically performed by a large ensemble of instruments?

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Symphony

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Concerto

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Sonata

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Quartet

Question 61

In the key of A minor, which intervals form a minor seventh chord?

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Root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh

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Root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh

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Root, minor third, perfect fourth, minor sixth

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Root, major third, augmented fifth, major ninth

Question 62

What is the term used to describe the distance between two musical notes?

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Interval

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 63

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-D-G

Question 64

In musical notation, what time signature indicates four beats per measure with 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