BM or BMus Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music 2

Question 1

In tonal harmony, which Roman numeral represents the leading-tone seventh chord in a major key?

Accepted Answer

viio7

Answer

The fully diminished seventh chord built on the leading tone in a major key is labeled viio7.

Question 2

Which form is most commonly associated with the first movement of a Classical-era symphony?

Accepted Answer

Sonata-allegro form

Answer

Sonata-allegro form, featuring exposition, development, and recapitulation, is the standard first-movement form in Classical symphonies.

Question 3

What does the term 'secondary dominant' refer to in tonal harmony?

Accepted Answer

A dominant seventh chord that temporarily tonicizes a diatonic chord other than tonic

Answer

A secondary dominant is V or V7 of a scale degree other than the tonic, creating a brief tonicization.

Question 4

In species counterpoint, which type of motion is strictly prohibited between all voices?

Accepted Answer

Parallel perfect fifths and octaves

Answer

Parallel perfect fifths and octaves are forbidden in species counterpoint because they cause voice-leading independence to collapse.

Question 5

Which clef is standard notation for the viola in orchestral scores?

Accepted Answer

Alto clef

Answer

The alto clef (C-clef on the middle line) is the primary clef used for viola, placing middle C on the third line.

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