Fundamentals of Music Theory Week 1 Quiz Answers

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Fundamentals of Music Theory Week 1 Quiz Answers

Question 1)
The vertical distance between these two notes can be described as an interval.

What interval is shown here?

• A third
• A fifth
• An octave
• A second

Question 2)
Which two intervals are shown here:

• A major third and a minor third
• A sixth and a fourth
• A third and a fifth
• A sixth and a fifth

Question 3)
What interval is this?

• A fifth
• A seventh
• A fourth
• A sixth

Question 4)
Which of the following options show minor seconds?

Question 5)
Select the options that show intervals of a major third?

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• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

Question 6)
Consider the scale of C major. If we start a new scale, using only the white notes, on the second note of C major which MODE is that?

• Phrygian
• Lydian
• Mixolydian
• Aeolian
• Dorian

Question 7)
Choose which of the following statements are correct for this?

Select ALL and ONLY the correct statements to score your point!

• It is a major triad
• It contains a major third and a perfect fifth
• It is the dominant of C major.
• It is the subdominant of C major
• From the bottom note to the next note up is an interval of a minor third.
• It is the subdominant chord of C major

Question 8)
Re-arrange these notes into a triad

– which of the following is it?

• D minor triad
• E minor triad
• B minor triad
• E major triad
• G major triad

Question 9)
Which one of these triads has a unique quality (e.g. major, minor, diminished) when compared to the others shown?

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• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6

Question 10)
Which primary chord (tonic, dominant, subdominant) would harmonise this note in standard/Common Practice?

Answer:

 

Question 11)
Why is it important to write music down?

Select all and only correct answers to build up a detailed explanation and score your point!

• In order to make things sound right.
• To make sure people play the right notes.
• Because the act of writing is a tool which enables the creation of complex forms.
• As a means of recording/remembering/dissemination.
• Because music only exists when it’s written down.
• So composers can make money