AMEB Grade 2 Theory Scales and Key Signatures Flashcards
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What interval is formed between C and G?
Answer: A 5th
Counting inclusively from C(1) through D, E, F to G(5) gives a 5th.
What is a semitone?
Answer: The smallest interval in Western music, equal to a half step
A semitone (half step) is the smallest standard interval in Western music, represented by adjacent keys on a piano.
How many semitones make up one whole tone (whole step)?
Answer: 2
One whole tone equals two semitones; for example, the distance from C to D on the piano.
What interval is formed from D up to F in the key of C major?
Answer: Minor 3rd
D to F spans three letter names (D-E-F) and three semitones, making it a minor 3rd.
What interval is formed from C up to E?
Answer: Major 3rd
C to E spans three letter names and four semitones (C–C#–D–D#–E), which defines a major 3rd.
Which of the following is described as a 'perfect' interval?
Answer: Perfect 4th
Unisons, 4ths, 5ths, and octaves are called 'perfect' intervals because they exist in only one pure quality (not major or minor).
What is the interval from any note up to the same note one octave higher?
Answer: A perfect octave (perfect 8th)
The interval from any note to the same note an octave higher is called a perfect octave or perfect 8th.