AGO Music Theory & Sight-Reading

Question 1

What is the key signature of A major?

Accepted Answer

3 sharps

Answer

1 sharp

Answer

2 sharps

Answer

4 sharps

Question 2

What does the time signature 6/8 indicate?

Accepted Answer

6 eighth notes per measure

Answer

6 quarter notes per measure

Answer

3 eighth notes per measure

Answer

2 eighth notes per measure

Question 3

Which chord is the dominant in the key of C major?

Accepted Answer

G major

Answer

F major

Answer

D minor

Answer

A minor

Question 4

Which clef is used for sight-reading pedal lines in organ music?

Accepted Answer

Bass clef

Answer

Treble clef

Answer

Alto clef

Answer

Tenor clef

Question 5

What is an interval of a perfect fifth above C?

Accepted Answer

G

Answer

A

Answer

E

Answer

F

Question 6

Which term describes gradually getting louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

Answer

Diminuendo

Answer

Staccato

Answer

Legato

Question 7

What does a natural sign do to a note?

Accepted Answer

Returns it to its natural pitch

Answer

Raises it one semitone

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Lowers it one semitone

Answer

Adds a rest

Question 8

What is the function of a key signature?

Accepted Answer

Indicates sharps or flats in the key

Answer

Defines the time signature

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Shows tempo changes

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Marks rehearsal spots

Question 9

Which technique helps improve sight-reading skills?

Accepted Answer

Looking ahead while reading

Answer

Memorizing all notes

Answer

Only playing scales

Answer

Playing very slowly