MAMA Theory Quiz Bowl Questions

Bouree, allemande and gavotte are all dances of what period?

(a)  

Define meno mosso.

(a)  

In all forms of minor scales which degree is always lowered one half step in relation to the parallel major?

• the 2nd

• the 3rd

• the 6th

• the 7th

What scale uses MORE notes?

• Diatonic

• whole tone

Which scale uses FEWER notes?

• Diatonic

• Chromatic

The aeolian mode today is usually called?

(a)  

The ionian mode today is usually called (a)   ?

Pick the composer who does NOT belong in this group:

• Bach

• Beethoven

• Dvorak

• Brahms

Answer explanation

Dvorak because he's not German.

Pick the composer who does NOT belong in this group:

• Beethoven

• Bach

• Scarlatti

• Handel

Answer explanation

Beethoven because he's not Baroque.

What is the middle secton of the sonata allegro form called?

(a)