BM or BMus Bachelor of Music Music Theory 4

Question 1

Which type of seventh chord is built on the leading tone (VII) in a major key?

Accepted Answer

Half-diminished seventh

Answer

The seventh chord on the leading tone in a major key is a half-diminished seventh (diminished triad + minor seventh).

Question 2

What does 'rubato' mean as a performance instruction?

Accepted Answer

Flexible tempo, robbing and restoring time

Answer

Rubato means the performer can freely expand and contract the tempo for expressive effect.

Question 3

In a double period, how many phrases are typically present?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

A double period contains four phrases, typically organized as an antecedent-consequent pair repeated or varied.

Question 4

Which of the following chords is a Neapolitan chord (N or bII)?

Accepted Answer

A major chord built on the lowered 2nd scale degree

Answer

The Neapolitan chord is a major chord built on the lowered 2nd scale degree (bII), most often used in first inversion.

Question 5

What is a pedal point in music theory?

Accepted Answer

A sustained or repeated note held while harmonies change above or below it

Answer

A pedal point is a sustained pitch (usually in the bass) that is held while the surrounding harmonies change.

BM or BMus Bachelor of Music Practice Test