FREE BM or BMus Bachelor of Music Music Theory Fundamentals Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following intervals is an augmented fourth?

Accepted Answer

C to F#

Answer

C to G

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C to Fb

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C to E

Question 2

A composer writes a melody primarily using the notes G, A, B, C, D, E, F#. What key is this melody most likely in?

Accepted Answer

G Major

Answer

C Major

Answer

D Major

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E Minor

Question 3

What is the dominant chord in the key of E minor (harmonic form)?

Accepted Answer

B Major

Answer

E Minor

Answer

A Minor

Answer

C Major

Question 4

In a 6/8 time signature, which note value typically receives one beat?

Accepted Answer

A dotted quarter note

Answer

An eighth note

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A quarter note

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A half note

Question 5

Which of the following describes a diminished triad?

Accepted Answer

Root, minor third, diminished fifth

Answer

Root, major third, perfect fifth

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Root, minor third, perfect fifth

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Root, major third, augmented fifth

Question 6

A sudden shift to a new key in a piece of music, often without preparation, is known as:

Accepted Answer

Modulation

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Transposition

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Tonicization

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Chromaticism