Mad Dog's Incredibly Easy Music Theory Quiz!

What is vertical harmony

• A ladder pointing upwards

• A melody which goes higher and higher!

• Harmony based on simultaneous sounding of single chords, often extended.

• Harmony based on notes played in succession.

Using the number system introduced last week, which is the correct way to articulate this bar?

• 1 + 2 3 + 4 4

• 1 1 2 3 3 3 3

• 1 2 3 (4) 5 6 7 8

• 1 + 2 (+) 3 + 4 +

What note on the stave is this (pitch)?

• D

• E

• Eb

• F#

We are in the key of C Major. What mode is this scale in?

• Ionian

• Mixolydian

• Phrygian

• Dorian

The note on the stave here (pitch) is (for example C#)?

(a)  

What diatonic triad is this?

• C major 7

• Em

• E major

• G6/E

Which of these answers best reflects the numeric system to help perform this rhythm?

• 1e+a 2+ 3e+a 4+

• 1e+a 2e+a 3+ 4+

• 1111 22 3333 44

• 1e+a 2+ 3e+a 4e+a

What major key signature is this?

• Eb

• C

• Db

• Bb

What minor key are we in here?

• Gm

• Bbm

• Ebm

• Cm

Using numbers, please indicate the length of this note. For example, if you thought the note was four and three quarters in length, you would type 4 3 4 with the 3 before the / and the 4 after.

(a)