MUSIC SUMMATIVE TEST 2

A scale using all white keys of the piano keyboard

• C Major

• G Major

• F Major

• Melody

Answer explanation

The C Major scale consists of all the white keys on the piano: C, D, E, F, G, A, B. G Major and F Major include sharps or flats, while 'Melody' is not a scale. Therefore, the correct answer is C Major.

It is the linear succession of musical pitches.

• Rhythm

• Pitch

• Interval

• Melody

Answer explanation

The linear succession of musical pitches is defined as melody. Unlike rhythm, which deals with timing, or pitch and interval, which refer to specific notes, melody is the sequence that creates a musical phrase.

How many whole steps a F major scale has?

• 7

• 4

• 5

• 6

Answer explanation

A F major scale consists of 7 notes: F, G, A, Bb, C, D, E. The whole steps are between F-G, A-Bb, C-D, and D-E, totaling 5 whole steps. Thus, the correct answer is 5.

A scale which started and ended on G or sol.

• G Major

• A Major

• F Major

• C Major

Answer explanation

The scale that starts and ends on G (sol) is G Major, which consists of the notes G, A, B, C, D, E, and F#. The other options do not start and end on G.

The higher do in the key of F is found on the _____ of the staff.

• 1st space

• 3rd space

• 4th line

• 5th line

Answer explanation

In the key of F, the higher do (or tonic) is represented by the note A. On the staff, A is located on the 3rd space, making it the correct answer. The other options do not correspond to the note A.

The flat (b) sign in key of F Major is found on the _______ line of the staff.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Answer explanation

In the key of F Major, the flat (b) sign indicates B flat, which is located on the 3rd line of the staff. Therefore, the correct answer is the 3rd line.

Which pitch name is found on the first space of the staff on a F major scale?

• C

• D

• F

• G

Answer explanation

In the F major scale, the first note is F. On a treble staff, the first space from the bottom corresponds to the note F, making it the correct answer.

One good way in sounding pitches or tones of a song in a given musical score is _________.

• Look at the staff

• Look at the time signature

• Use so-fa syllables

• Use musical intervals

Answer explanation

Using so-fa syllables (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti) helps singers accurately identify and produce pitches in a musical score, making it an effective method for sounding tones.

Notes in a musical score changes its direction to indicate melodic movement. What do you think will happen in a song if notes remain the same all throughout?

• Good melody is produced.

• Sound will be louder.

• Soft sound will be produced.

• It will sound boring.

Answer explanation

If notes remain the same throughout a song, it will lack variation and interest, leading to a monotonous sound. Therefore, it will sound boring, as good melodies typically involve changes in pitch and rhythm.

____________ is the distance between two pitches/tones; a succession of tones which is called melodic progression.

• Intervals

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Time Signature

Answer explanation

Intervals refer to the distance between two pitches or tones, forming the basis of melodic progression. This distinguishes them from rhythm, melody, and time signature, which relate to different musical concepts.