Master Music Theory: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Question 1

Which line is NOT part of the treble clef?

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Line 5 (C)

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Line 1 (E)

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Line 2 (F)

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Line 3 (G)

Question 2

Which of these is not a type of musical note?

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Square note

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Quarter note

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Dotted half note

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Eighth note

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a musical note?

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Rest

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Whole note

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Quarter note

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C-sharp

Question 4

What is the time signature for a piece of music with four beats per measure and a quarter note receiving one beat?

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4/4

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2/2

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3/4

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6/8

Question 5

Which scale has a major second interval between its first and second notes?

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Major scale

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Chromatic scale

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Minor scale

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Whole tone scale

Question 6

Which notes, when played in sequence, form the C major scale?

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

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

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

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

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a common topic in basic music theory?

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Geography

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Rhythm

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Scales

Question 8

What is the time signature for a piece of music that has four beats per measure and a quarter note receives one beat?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 9

When you sing a high note, which element of music are you adjusting?

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

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Tone

Question 10

Which time signature in music represents four beats in each measure?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 11

In a piece of sheet music written in 4/4 time, what does the '4' on the bottom of the time signature indicate?

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The number of beats in each measure

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The type of note that gets one beat

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The number of measures in the piece

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The speed at which the music is played

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in music theory?

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Musical instruments

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Musical rhythm

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Musical harmony

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Musical form

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of music theory?

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Instrumentation

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Melody

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Rhythm

Question 14

In a piece of music written in 4/4 time, how many beats are in each measure?

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4

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2

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3

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6

Question 15

Which symbol in a musical score indicates the number of beats in each measure?

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Time signature

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Clef

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Key signature

Question 16

How many beats are in each measure of a piece of music with a time signature of 4/4?

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4

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2

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3

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6

Question 17

In music, when three or more notes are played simultaneously, what is this group of notes called?

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Chord

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Interval

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Scale

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Arpeggio

Question 18

Which rhythm shows a note that lasts two beats, followed by a note that lasts one beat?

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Half note, Quarter note

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Quarter note, Quarter note

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Quarter note, Eighth note

Question 19

Which musical term indicates the speed at which a piece of music is played?

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Tempo

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Dynamics

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Meter

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Pitch

Question 20

In a song, what does the rhythm tell us about?

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The pattern of beats and accents in the music

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How loud or soft the music should be

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The instruments or voices that are playing the music

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The mood or feeling of the music

Question 21

In a major scale, what is the interval between the first and third notes?

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Major third

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Perfect fifth

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Minor third

Question 22

In music, what does the term 'tempo' refer to?

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The speed of a musical piece

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The pitch of a musical sound

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The loudness of a musical sound

Question 23

What is the main purpose of a key signature in music?

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To establish the key of the music

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To set the tempo

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To list the instruments needed

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To name the composer

Question 24

Which time signature represents a song with four beats per measure, where each quarter note equals one beat?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 25

Which time signature represents a measure with four beats, each represented by a quarter note?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a fundamental component of music theory?

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Geography

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

Question 27

In a key signature, what does it mean when there are two sharps?

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The second and fourth notes in the scale are raised by a half step.

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The key is in the major mode.

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The third note in the scale is raised by a whole step.

Question 28

In music, what term refers to the pattern of long and short sounds?

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Rhythm

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Tempo

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 29

In a song with a 4/4 time signature, which note lasts for two beats?

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Half note

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Quarter note

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Whole note

Question 30

In music, what term describes the speed of a musical piece?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Volume

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Meter

Question 31

What is the primary function of a clef in musical notation?

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To establish the pitch reference for notes on the musical staff, enabling musicians to identify the correct pitch of each note.

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To indicate the tempo of a musical piece, determining the speed at which it should be played.

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To determine the key signature of a musical piece, specifying which sharps or flats are used in the piece.

Question 32

How do chords and chord progressions contribute to the emotional impact and structure of a musical piece?

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Chords create tension and release, which can evoke emotions like joy or sadness.

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Chord progressions follow patterns that give structure to a piece of music.

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The melody alone determines the emotional impact of a musical piece.

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Chord progressions have no effect on the structure of a musical piece.

Question 33

How do different factors, like culture, history, and personal preferences, affect how we experience and enjoy music?

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Culture, like what's popular in our society, influences our taste in music.

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History, like when and where music was made, helps us understand different music styles.

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Personal preferences, like what we like and don't like, shape what we find enjoyable in music.

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Everyone agrees on what good and bad music is, because musical aesthetics is objective.

Question 34

How does musical articulation enhance the sound and character of a piece of music?

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It creates expression, contrast, and nuance in the music.

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It adds variety to the volume or loudness of the music.

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It is only used in classical music.

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It sets the tempo or speed of the music.

Question 35

Which type of musical notation shows how long each sound lasts?

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Duration notation

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Pitch notation

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Dynamic notation

Question 36

What is the main difference between a harmonic interval and a melodic interval?

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Harmonic intervals are created when two notes are played together, while melodic intervals are created when notes are played one after the other.

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Harmonic intervals are larger than melodic intervals.

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Melodic intervals are created when two notes are played together, while harmonic intervals are created when notes are played one after the other.

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There is no difference between harmonic and melodic intervals.

Question 37

How does using different musical textures enhance the diversity and appeal of a musical composition?

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It creates contrast, preventing the music from becoming monotonous.

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It can emphasize particular melodies or sections of the music.

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It simplifies the performance of the music.

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It has no impact on the diversity or appeal of the music.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in music improvisation?

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Following the written music exactly

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Repeating musical ideas or phrases

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Substituting original notes or chords with different ones

Question 39

In a 6/8 time signature, how many beats are in each measure, and which beats are emphasized?

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6 beats, with the first and fourth beats emphasized

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8 beats, with the third and seventh beats emphasized

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4 beats, with the first beat emphasized

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6 beats, with the third and sixth beats emphasized

Question 40

Which statement accurately describes the difference between monophonic and polyphonic musical textures?

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Monophonic: one melody, Polyphonic: multiple melodies played together

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Monophonic: multiple melodies played together, Polyphonic: one melody

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Monophonic: played slowly, Polyphonic: played quickly

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Monophonic: played by a single instrument, Polyphonic: played by multiple instruments

Question 41

Which type of music group typically includes instruments from the string, woodwind, brass, and percussion families?

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Orchestra

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Choir

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Jazz Band

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String Quartet

Question 42

In ancient Greek culture, music played a significant role. Which of these descriptions best explains how it was used?

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It was central to religious ceremonies and rituals.

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It was purely for entertainment.

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It was primarily used as a form of political persuasion.

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It was the main way that people learned.

Question 43

Which of the following is the correct order of notes in the C major scale?

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

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

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

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

Question 44

What is the time signature of a song that has 4 beats per measure and a quarter note receives one beat?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 45

What is the name of the symbol used to indicate a sharp note?

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Sharp

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Flat

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Natural

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Double sharp

Question 46

What is the role of a conductor in an orchestra?

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To lead and coordinate the musicians

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To play the main melody

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To tune the instruments

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To write the music

Question 47

Which scale is composed of the following notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, B?

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Major scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

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Minor scale

Question 48

Which of the following chords is composed of the notes C, E, and G?

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C major triad

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E major triad

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C minor triad

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G major triad

Question 49

Which interval is created when the notes C and E are played simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Major third

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Perfect fourth

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Minor third

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Augmented fifth

Question 50

Which time signature indicates a measure with four beats and a quarter note receiving one beat?

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4/4

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3/4

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6/8

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2/4

Question 51

Which of the following symbols is used to indicate a sharp note?

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#

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n

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f

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b

Question 52

Which dynamic marking indicates a quiet volume level?

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Piano

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Forte

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Mezzo forte

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Fortissimo

Question 53

Which tempo marking indicates a moderate speed?

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Moderato

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Adagio

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Largo

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Presto

Question 54

Which musical form consists of two contrasting themes that are repeated in alternation?

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Binary form

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Sonata form

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Fugue

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Rondo

Question 55

Which of the following instruments is classified as a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

Question 56

Which musical symbol indicates the first line in the treble clef?

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E

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F

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C

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G

Question 57

What is the musical term for a group of three or more notes played together?

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Chord

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Interval

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Harmony

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Scale

Question 58

Which of the following musical scales contains both sharps and flats?

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C# minor

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D minor

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C major

Question 59

What is the musical term for the distance between two notes C and G?

Accepted Answer

Perfect fifth

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Major third

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Minor sixth

Question 60

Which time signature indicates six beats per measure, divided into four groups of three?

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6/8

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2/2

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4/4

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3/4

Question 61

What is the musical term for a series of notes that move stepwise?

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Scale

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Sequence

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Arpeggio

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Glissando

Question 62

Which of the following chords is a major triad?

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C-E-G

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C-D-G

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C-Eb-G

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C-E-G#

Question 63

Which musical symbol do we use to indicate a sharp note?

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#

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♭

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+

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b

Question 64

Which of the following is considered a half step interval?

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C to C#

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C to D

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G to A