Music Theory Quiz

When inverting intervals, which of the following statements is true according to the KEY CONCEPT provided in the text?

• The sum of the two intervals is always less than 9.

• The sum of the two intervals is always greater than 9.

• The sum of the two intervals is always equal to 9.

• The sum of the two intervals is unrelated.

What happens to perfect intervals when they are inverted?

• They become minor intervals.

• They remain perfect.

• They become major intervals.

• They become diminished intervals.

According to the SUMMARY section, what should you do when inverting an interval?

• Change both pitches by an octave.

• Keep one pitch stable and move the other note up or down one octave.

• Move both pitches up or down one octave.

• Invert the rhythm of the notes as well as their pitch.

When a major interval is inverted, it becomes:

• A perfect interval.

• A minor interval.

• A diminished interval.

• A major interval.

What is the result of inverting a minor interval?

• It becomes a perfect interval.

• It becomes a diminished interval.

• It becomes a major interval.

• It remains a minor interval.

What interval inverts to an 8?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When spelling a minor seventh above D, which interval is its inversion?

• Major second below D

• Major second above D

• Minor second below D

• Minor second above D

What is the inversion of a perfect fifth?

• Perfect fourth

• Perfect sixth

• Major third

• Minor third

How do you spell a major sixth above A using its inversion?

• Minor third above A

• Minor third below A

• Major third above A

• Major third below A

What is the correct spelling for a perfect fifth below A♭ using inversions?

• Perfect fourth above A♭

• Perfect fourth below A♭

• Perfect fifth above A♭

• Perfect fifth below A♭