CMP Music Theory & Composition

Question 1

What does the key signature of a piece of music indicate?

Accepted Answer

The key of the composition

Answer

The time signature

Answer

The dynamics

Answer

The volume level

Question 2

Which of the following best defines a chord progression?

Accepted Answer

A succession of chords

Answer

A rhythmic pattern

Answer

A melodic theme

Answer

A time signature change

Question 3

What is the function of a dominant chord in tonal harmony?

Accepted Answer

It prepares the return to the tonic

Answer

It serves as a final cadence

Answer

It introduces a new theme

Answer

It marks a tempo change

Question 4

What does 'allegro' indicate in a musical score?

Accepted Answer

Play quickly and lively

Answer

Play very slowly

Answer

Play softly

Answer

Play loudly

Question 5

What is counterpoint in music composition?

Accepted Answer

Two or more independent melodies

Answer

Repeated rhythm

Answer

A variation of a chord

Answer

A dynamic accent

Question 6

Which of the following notes has the shortest duration?

Accepted Answer

Sixteenth note

Answer

Quarter note

Answer

Half note

Answer

Eighth note

Question 7

What is modulation in music theory?

Accepted Answer

Changing key

Answer

Changing instruments

Answer

Changing tempo

Answer

Changing dynamics

Question 8

What is the tonic of a scale?

Accepted Answer

The first note and tonal center

Answer

The last note

Answer

The third note

Answer

The highest note

Question 9

What is a cadence in music?

Accepted Answer

A chord progression ending a phrase

Answer

A repeated rhythm

Answer

A dynamic contrast

Answer

A melodic ornament