Music Theory Quiz (Semester 1)

What is the formula for creating a major scale?

• W-W-H-W-W-W-H

• W-H-W-W-W-W-W-H

• H-W-W-W-W-W-H-W

• W-W-H-W-W-W-W-W

In the key of Eb Major, what is the 4th scale degree?

• Bb

• Ab

• D

• C

What is the natural minor scale for the key of D?

• D, E, F, G, A, Bb, C, D

• D, E, F#, G, A, B, C, D

• D, E, F, G, A, B, C#, D

• D, E, F, G, A, B, C, D#

How do you find the relative minor key of a major key?

• Go down a minor 3rd

• Go up a minor 3rd

• Go down a major 3rd

• Go up a major 3rd

What is the lowest note in a triad called?

• Root

• Third

• Fifth

• Seventh

What is the quality of a triad with a major 3rd and a minor 3rd?

• Major

• Minor

• Augmented

• Diminished

What is the lowest note in a diatonic seventh chord called?

• Seventh

• Root

• Third

• Fifth

What is the basic structure of a perfect authentic cadence?

• V to I not in root position

• V to IV

• IV to I

• V to I in root position

What is the formula for a major diatonic seventh chord?

• M3 + m3 + M3

• m3 + M3 + m3

• M3 + m3 + m3

• m3 + m3 + M3

How do you find the relative major key of a minor key?

• Go down a minor 3rd

• Go up a major 3rd

• Go down a major 3rd

• Go up a minor 3rd