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Music Theory Mid-Term 2011


Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
The note names of the five lines of the treble clef from bottom to top are:
a.
EFGAB
c.
FACEG
b.
GBDFA
d.
EGBDF
 

 2. 
The note names of the four spaces in the treble clef from bottom to top are:
a.
ECAF
c.
ACEG
b.
FACE
d.
FCAE
 

 3. 
The note names of the five lines in the bass clef from bottom to top are:
a.
EGBDF
c.
GBDAF
b.
EFBAG
d.
GBDFA
 

 4. 
The note names of the four spaces in the bass clef from bottom to top are:
a.
GABC
c.
FACE
b.
ACEG
d.
ECAF
 

 5. 
What note is this?
mc005-1.jpg
a.
A
c.
C
b.
B
d.
D
 

 6. 
What note is this?
mc006-1.jpg
a.
D
c.
F
b.
E
d.
G
 

 7. 
What note is this?
mc007-1.jpg
a.
D
c.
F
b.
E
d.
G
 

 8. 
What note is this?
mc008-1.jpg
a.
A
c.
C
b.
B
d.
D
 

 9. 
How many half notes equal a whole note?
a.
1
c.
3
b.
2
d.
4
 

 10. 
How many quarter notes equal a whole note?
a.
1
c.
3
b.
2
d.
4
 

 11. 
How many eighth notes equal a half note?
a.
2
c.
4
b.
3
d.
6
 

 12. 
How many eighth notes equal a whole note?
a.
2
c.
6
b.
4
d.
8
 

 13. 
In 2/4 time, there are ____ beats per measure:
a.
2
c.
4
b.
3
d.
6
 

 14. 
In 3/4 time, there are ___ beats per measure.
a.
2
c.
4
b.
3
d.
6
 

 15. 
In 6/8 time, there are ____ beats per measure
a.
2
c.
6
b.
3
d.
8
 

 16. 
In 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4, which note gets one beat?
a.
quarter
c.
half
b.
eighth
 

 17. 
In 3/8 and 6/8, which note gets one beat?
a.
quarter
c.
half
b.
eighth
 

 18. 
“Common time” is also known as
a.
4/4
c.
2/2
b.
3/4
d.
6/8
 

 19. 
“Cut time” is also known as
a.
4/4
c.
2/2
b.
3/4
d.
6/8
 

 20. 
A tie occurs when 2 notes of _______ are joined by a curved line.
a.
different intervals
c.
equal values
b.
different pitches
d.
the same pitch
 

 21. 
A slur occurs when 2 notes of ______ are joined by a curved line.
a.
different intervals
c.
the same pitches
b.
different pitches
d.
equal values
 

 22. 
Which count correctly matches the given rhythm?
mc022-1.jpg
a.
1 & 2   3_(4) | (1)   2 e & a   3 e &   4
c.
1 & 2  3 (4)  | (1)  2  & a   3 e &   4
b.
1   2 &  3 & 4 | (1) 2 e & a   3 & a  4
d.
1 & 2   3 (4)  | (1) 2  &    3 e &    4
 

 23. 
Which count correctly matches the given rhythm?
mc023-1.jpg
a.
1  &  2 e & a  3  (4) | (1)  & 2 & 3   4
c.
1  2 e & a (3) 4  |  (1)  2 &  3 &  4
b.
1  2 e & a  3 & 4  | 1 2 & (3) & (4) & 
d.
1  2 e & a 3   4  |  (1)  2 & (3) & 4
 

 24. 
Which count correctly matches the given rhythm?
mc024-1.jpg
a.
1  &  2 &  3 e &  |  1  2  3  &
c.
1 & 2 & 3 e &  |  1 (2-3) 4  &
b.
1  2  3  4  5 &  6  |  1 (2-3)  4( 5)  6
d.
1  2  3  4  5 & 6  |  1 (2-3) 4 (5)  6
 

 25. 
Which count correctly matches the given rhythm?
mc025-1.jpg
a.
1    2    |   1  &   2 e  &
c.
1     2     |   1   2   3  &  4
b.
1  (2)    3 (4)  |  1  2   3 &   4
d.
1  (2)   3 (4)  |   1  &   2 e   &
 

 26. 
“Accelerando” means
a.
gradually faster
c.
gradually slower
b.
gradually louder
d.
gradually softer
 

 27. 
“Crescendo” means
a.
gradually louder
c.
gradually softer
b.
gradually faster
d.
gradually slower
 

 28. 
Diminuendo (or decrescendo) means:
a.
gradually louder
c.
gradually faster
b.
gradually softer
d.
gradually slower
 

 29. 
Ritardando (ritard. or rit.) means:
a.
gradually speed up
c.
gradually get louder
b.
gradually slow down
d.
gradually get softer
 

 30. 
Forte mean
a.
loud
c.
fast
b.
soft
d.
slow
 

 31. 
Piano means
a.
loud
c.
fast
b.
soft
d.
slow
 

 32. 
Mezzo means
a.
quickly
c.
medium
b.
slowly
d.
large
 

 33. 
The suffice “issimo” means:
a.
more
c.
less
b.
very
d.
tiny
 

 34. 
Choose the correct symbol for PIANISSIMO
a.
pp
c.
mf
b.
ff
d.
p
 

 35. 
Choose the correct symbol for Fortissimo
a.
pp
c.
f
b.
ff
d.
mf
 

 36. 
Choose the correct symbol for piano.
a.
p
c.
mp
b.
pp
d.
ppp
 

 37. 
Choose the correct symbol for Mezzo Piano
a.
pp
c.
mp
b.
p
d.
mf
 

 38. 
Which is the correct order of dynamics, from SOFTEST to LOUDEST?
a.
p-pp-mp-mf-ff-f
c.
pp-mp-p-f-mf-ff
b.
pp-p-mp-mf-f-ff
d.
p-mp-pp-ff-mf-f
 

 39. 
Staccato means
a.
hold for full value
c.
short and detached
b.
play loudly
d.
punch, or add emphasis
 

 40. 
A fermata means
a.
hold for the full value
c.
short and detached
b.
holder longer than the full value
d.
punch, or add emphasis
 

 41. 
What does an “accent” mean?
a.
short and detached
c.
hold longer than normal value
b.
louder with emphasis
d.
hold for full value
 

 42. 
What does “tenuto” mean?
a.
hold longer than normal value
c.
short and detached
b.
hold for full value
d.
louder with emphasis
 

 43. 
What does “sforzando” mean?
a.
sudden, strong accent
c.
hold for full value
b.
hold longer than normal value
d.
short and detached
 

 44. 
What is the correct definition for Vivace?
a.
gradually slower
c.
walking
b.
very fast
d.
gradually faster
 

 45. 
What is the correct definition for Largo?
a.
moderately
c.
very slow
b.
very fast
d.
gradually slower
 

 46. 
What is the correct definition for Moderato?
a.
moderately
c.
very slow
b.
very fast
d.
walking
 

 47. 
What is the correct definition for Allegro?
a.
quick and lively
c.
gradually faster
b.
slow
d.
walking
 

 48. 
What is the correct definition for Andante?
a.
moderately
c.
quick & lively
b.
very fast
d.
walking
 

 49. 
What is the correct definition for Adagio?
a.
walking
c.
moderato
b.
gradually slower
d.
slow
 

 50. 
What is the term used to identify a separate section that ends a piece of music?
a.
Coda
c.
D.C.
b.
Fine
d.
Segno
 

 51. 
A flat ________ the pitch of a note.
a.
raises
c.
doubles
b.
lowers
d.
cancels
 

 52. 
A sharp sign _____ the pitch of a note.
a.
lowers
c.
cancels
b.
raises
d.
doubles
 

 53. 
The natural sign ______ a previous sharp or flat.
a.
repeats
c.
doubles
b.
reinforces
d.
cancels
 

 54. 
In all major scales, half steps occur between the:
a.
3rd & 4th, and 7th & 8th degrees
c.
2nd & 3rd, and 6th & 7th degrees
b.
2nd & 3rd, and 7th & 8th degrees
d.
3rd & 4th, and 6th & 7th degrees
 

 55. 
To determine the key signature in a sharp key:
a.
go up a whole step from the first sharp
c.
go up a half step from the last sharp
b.
go up a half step from the first sharp
d.
look at the next-to-last sharp--that’s it.
 

 56. 
To determine the key signature for flat keys with 2 or more flats:
a.
the first flat is your key
c.
the last flat is your key
b.
go up a half step from the last flat
d.
the next to the last flat is your key
 

 57. 
The order of sharps in a key signature is:
a.
FCGAEDB
c.
FCAGDAE
b.
BEADGCF
d.
FCGDAEB
 

 58. 
The order of flats in a key signature is:
a.
BEADGCF
c.
BAEDFCG
b.
FCGDAEB
d.
FCAGDAE
 

 59. 
What is the key signature?
mc059-1.jpg
a.
C
c.
G
b.
F
d.
D
 

 60. 
What is the key?
mc060-1.jpg
a.
A
c.
E
b.
Ab
d.
Eb
 

 61. 
What is the key?
mc061-1.jpg
a.
F#
c.
C
b.
C#
d.
B
 

 62. 
What is the key?
mc062-1.jpg
a.
G
c.
D
b.
F#
d.
D#
 

 63. 
Including all repeats, how many measures are in the example?
mc063-1.jpg
a.
13
c.
10
b.
8
d.
5
 

 64. 
Including all repeats, how many measures are in this example?
mc064-1.jpg
a.
9
c.
8
b.
7
d.
11
 

 65. 
What are “enharmonic” notes?
a.
notes that sound good together
c.
notes that look different but sound the same
b.
notes on the same staff
d.
notes that look the same but sound different
 

 66. 
The enharmonic note for E# is
a.
E
c.
D#
b.
Db
d.
F
 

 67. 
Name the enharmonic note for the note that is shown:
mc067-1.jpg
a.
A flat
c.
B flat
b.
G flat
d.
G sharp
 

 68. 
Name the enharmonic note for the note that is shown:
mc068-1.jpg
a.
D sharp
c.
F flat
b.
D flat
d.
F
 

 69. 
Name the enharmonic note for the note that is shown:
mc069-1.jpg
a.
D flat
c.
E sharp
b.
C sharp
d.
E flat
 

 70. 
Name the enharmonic note for the note that is shown:
mc070-1.jpg
a.
E flat
c.
F
b.
F flat
d.
E
 

 71. 
What is the order of whole and half steps in a MAJOR scale?
a.
W-H-W-H-H-W
c.
W-W-H-W-W-W-H
b.
W-W-W-H-W-W-H
d.
W-H-H-W-H-H-W
 

 72. 
Is the distance between the two notes a Whole step or a Half step?
mc072-1.jpg
a.
Whole
b.
Half
 

 73. 
Is the distance between the two notes a Whole step or a Half step?
mc073-1.jpg
a.
Whole step
b.
Half step
 

 74. 
Which measure is incorrect (if any) in the example?
mc074-1.jpg
a.
1
d.
4
b.
2
e.
All measures are correct.
c.
3
 

 75. 
Which measure is incorrect (if any) in the example?
mc075-1.jpg
a.
1
d.
4
b.
2
e.
All measures are correct.
c.
3
 

 76. 
Which measure is incorrect (if any) in the example?
mc076-1.jpg
a.
1
d.
4
b.
2
e.
All measures are correct.
c.
3
 

 77. 
What direction tells you to “repeat from the beginning and end at the Coda.”
a.
D.C. al Fine
c.
D.C. al Coda
b.
D.S. al Fine
d.
D.S. al Coda
 

 78. 
Which direction tells you to “repeat from the sign and end at the Fine?”
a.
D.C. al Fine
c.
D.C. al Coda
b.
D.S. al Fine
d.
D.S. al Coda
 

 79. 
Which direction tells you to “repeat from the beginning and end at the Fine?”
a.
D.C. al Fine
c.
D.C. al Coda
b.
D.S. al Fine
d.
D.S. al Coda
 

 80. 
What is the Coda?
a.
a symbol meaning “to repeat”
c.
a symbol meaning to “come back to here”
b.
a tag at the end of the song
d.
an introduction
 

 81. 
Where do you go after performing measure 13?
mc081-1.jpg
a.
back to measure 1
c.
back to measure 9
b.
back to measure 3
d.
go on to measure 14
 

 82. 
After performing the D.S. al Coda, which measure directs you skip to the Coda at measure 14?
mc082-1.jpg
a.
end of measure 2
c.
end of measure 9
b.
end of measure 6
d.
end of measure 13
 

 83. 
What is the distance between notes in a CHROMATIC scale?
a.
whole step
b.
half step
 

 84. 
When you write a CHROMATIC scale ascending, what accidental do you use?
a.
Sharp
c.
Natural
b.
Flat
 

 85. 
When you write a CHROMATIC scale descending, what accidental do you use?
a.
Sharp
c.
Natural
b.
Flat
 



 
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