AP Music Theory Unit 4 Review

Hannah, Michael, and Ethan are in a band and they're trying to figure out the most common harmonic progression in tonal music for their next song. Can you help them out?

• I-IV-V-I

• ii-V-I

• I-iii-IV-V

• vi-ii-V-I

Avery, Elijah, and Daniel are in a band and they are discussing about different chord progressions. They are particularly interested in the concept of a plagal cadence. Can you help them understand what a plagal cadence is?

• A plagal cadence is a chord progression from the mediant (III) to the subdominant (IV) chord.

• A plagal cadence is a chord progression from the subdominant (IV) to the tonic (I) chord.

• A plagal cadence is a chord progression from the dominant (V) to the tonic (I) chord.

• A plagal cadence is a chord progression from the tonic (I) to the subdominant (IV) chord.

Imagine Lily, James, and Grace are in a band. They are discussing the rules for parallel and direct fifths and octaves in voice leading for their next performance. Can you help them out?

• They should prefer consecutive perfect fifths and octaves in four-part writing.

• They can only use consecutive perfect fifths and octaves in three-part writing.

• They should avoid consecutive perfect fifths and octaves in four-part writing.

• There are no specific rules for parallel and direct fifths and octaves in voice leading.

Imagine Arjun, Samuel, and Oliver are in a band. They are discussing the concept of a perfect authentic cadence. Can you help them understand it?

• Arjun suggests that a perfect authentic cadence is a chord progression from II to V in a major or minor key.

• Samuel thinks a perfect authentic cadence is a chord progression from V to I in a major or minor key, where the V chord is in root position and the I chord is in root position with the tonic note in the highest voice.

• Oliver believes a perfect authentic cadence is a chord progression from I to IV in a major or minor key.

• Or is it a chord progression from IV to V in a major or minor key, as suggested by their music teacher?

Samuel, Benjamin, and Mason are in a band and they are working on a four-part texture. They are having a debate about the recommended spacing between the outer voices. Can you help them out?

• A perfect 5th

• A minor 2nd

• A major 7th

• An octave or less

Elijah, Ethan, and Aiden are in a band. They noticed that one of their songs has a unique effect on the audience. They realized it's because of the leading tone in their harmonic progression. What function does this leading tone serve?

• It adds dissonance and instability, making their song more edgy

• It resolves to the dominant, giving their song a smooth flow

• It creates tension and a strong pull towards the tonic, keeping the audience on their toes

• It creates a stable and resolved feeling, making their song soothing

Emma, Ava, and Oliver are in a band and they're trying to end their song with a bang! They're considering using a deceptive cadence. Can you explain what a deceptive cadence is?

• A deceptive cadence is a chord progression that resolves to the dominant instead of the tonic.

• A deceptive cadence is a chord progression that resolves to the mediant instead of the tonic.

• A deceptive cadence is a chord progression that resolves to the subtonic instead of the tonic.

• A deceptive cadence is a chord progression that gives the impression of resolving to the tonic, but instead resolves to a different chord, often the submediant or subdominant.

Imagine Benjamin, William, and Abigail are in a band. They are discussing how to arrange their next song. They are considering doubling notes in part writing. What guidelines should they follow?

• Doubling the fifth of the chord

• Doubling the leading tone

• Doubling the seventh of the chord

• Doubling the root of the chord, avoiding doubling the leading tone, and doubling the third of the chord if possible.

Imagine Ava, Mason, and Anika are in a band. If Mason is playing the dominant in a harmonic progression, what role is he playing?

• He is providing a sense of resolution and stability.

• He is creating tension and a strong pull towards the tonic.

• He is adding dissonance and instability.

• He has no specific role in a harmonic progression.

Imagine Abigail, Noah, and Hannah are in a band. They're trying to create a unique sound and Abigail suggests using a 'half cadence'. What does she mean by that?

• A half cadence is a chord progression that resolves to the dominant instead of the tonic.

• A half cadence is a chord progression that resolves to the mediant instead of the tonic.

• A half cadence is a chord progression that gives the impression of resolving to the tonic, but instead resolves to a different chord, often the submediant or subdominant.

• A half cadence is a chord progression that ends on the dominant, giving a sense of pause or interruption.