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Question 1

When transcribing a melody in 6/8 time, how many eighth notes fill one complete measure?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

In 6/8 time, the top number indicates 6 eighth-note beats per measure.

Question 2

A note that sounds one octave higher than written is indicated in transcription by which symbol placed above it?

Accepted Answer

8va

Answer

8va (ottava alta) instructs the performer to play the passage one octave higher than written.

Question 3

In transcription, a fermata symbol over a note means:

Accepted Answer

Hold the note longer than its written value

Answer

A fermata indicates the performer should hold the note beyond its written duration at their discretion.

Question 4

When transcribing chords, which voicing places the lowest note of the chord in the bass?

Accepted Answer

Root position

Answer

Root position means the root (tonic) of the chord is the lowest-sounding note.

Question 5

The interval between C and G is called a:

Accepted Answer

Perfect fifth

Answer

C to G spans 7 half steps, which defines a perfect fifth.

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