Music Theory Quiz

In music theory, which scale is considered the relative minor of C Major?

• A Minor

• E Minor

• D Minor

• B Minor

What is the term for a chord progression that moves in fifths, commonly found in jazz?

• Circle of fifths

• Chromatic progression

• Diatonic progression

• Modal interchange

Which mode is characterized by a raised fourth scale degree?

• Dorian

• Lydian

• Mixolydian

• Aeolian

What does the Roman numeral "V7" represent?

• Major seventh chord on the fifth scale degree

• Dominant seventh chord on the fifth scale degree

• Minor seventh chord on the fifth scale degree

• Diminished seventh chord on the fifth scale degree

What is the formula for constructing a natural minor scale?

• W-H-W-W-H-W-W

• W-W-H-W-W-W-H

• W-H-W-W-W-H-W

• W-W-H-W-H-W-W

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Phrygian mode?

• It has a minor second interval from the root.

• It is similar to the natural minor scale but with a lowered second.

• It has a major third interval from the root.

• It is often used in Spanish and flamenco music.

Which chord progression is often used in blues music?

• I-IV-V-I

• ii-V-I

• I-IV-I-V-IV-I

• I-IV-V-IV

What is the harmonic function of a diminished seventh chord in a major key?

• Tonic

• Subdominant

• Dominant

• Leading-tone

In the context of scales and modes, what distinguishes the Mixolydian mode from the major scale?

• A lowered third scale degree

• A raised fourth scale degree

• A lowered seventh scale degree

• A raised sixth scale degree

Which scale is built entirely of whole steps?

• Chromatic scale

• Whole tone scale

• Major scale

• Minor scale