BM or BMus Bachelor of Music Music Theory 2

Question 1

Which mode is built on the 2nd degree of a major scale?

Accepted Answer

Dorian

Answer

Dorian mode starts on the 2nd scale degree of the major scale and has a minor quality with a raised 6th.

Question 2

What is the enharmonic equivalent of G-sharp?

Accepted Answer

A-flat

Answer

G-sharp and A-flat are enharmonic equivalents, meaning they sound the same pitch but are spelled differently.

Question 3

A chord in second inversion has which note in the bass?

Accepted Answer

Fifth

Answer

Second inversion (6/4 position) places the fifth of the chord in the bass voice.

Question 4

What rhythmic value does a dot add to a note?

Accepted Answer

Adds half the note's value

Answer

A dot after a note adds half of that note's original rhythmic value to it.

Question 5

Which interval is considered a perfect interval?

Accepted Answer

Perfect fourth

Answer

Perfect intervals include the unison, fourth, fifth, and octave; the fourth is the only perfect interval listed.

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