Australian Music Examinations Board Grade 2 Theory AMEB Grade 2 Theory Scales and Key Signatures 3

Question 1

What interval is formed between C and G?

Accepted Answer

A 5th

Answer

Counting inclusively from C(1) through D, E, F to G(5) gives a 5th.

Question 2

What is a semitone?

Accepted Answer

The smallest interval in Western music, equal to a half step

Answer

A semitone (half step) is the smallest standard interval in Western music, represented by adjacent keys on a piano.

Question 3

How many semitones make up one whole tone (whole step)?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

One whole tone equals two semitones; for example, the distance from C to D on the piano.

Question 4

What interval is formed from D up to F in the key of C major?

Accepted Answer

Minor 3rd

Answer

D to F spans three letter names (D-E-F) and three semitones, making it a minor 3rd.

Question 5

What interval is formed from C up to E?

Accepted Answer

Major 3rd

Answer

C to E spans three letter names and four semitones (C–C#–D–D#–E), which defines a major 3rd.

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