Fundamentals of Music Theory Quiz

What is the interval between C and E in a major scale?

• Minor third

• Major third

• Perfect fourth

• Perfect fifth

Answer explanation

A fun fact or explaination

Which of the following is a characteristic of a minor chord?

• It consists of a root, major third, and perfect fifth

• It consists of a root, minor third, and perfect fifth

• It consists of a root, major third, and augmented fifth

• It consists of a root, minor third, and diminished fifth

In 4/4 time, how many beats does a dotted minim receive?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 1 beat

What is the key signature of G major?

• No sharps or flats

• One sharp

• One flat

• Two sharps

Which of the following is a perfect fifth above the note A?

• E

• D

• F

• C

What is the term for a chord progression that typically ends a piece of music?

• Cadence

• Arpeggio

• Ostinato

• Syncopation

In a 3/4 time signature, how many quavers are there in a bar?

• 3 quavers

• 6 quavers

• 4 quavers

• 8 quavers

Which of the following scales is a minor scale?

• C major

• A minor

• G major

• F major

What is the interval between the notes F and B?

• Perfect fourth

• Major third

• Tritone

• Minor sixth

Which of the following rhythms is an example of syncopation?

• A rhythm that emphasises the first beat of each bar

• A rhythm that places emphasis on the off-beats

• A rhythm that uses only whole notes

• A rhythm that follows a strict 4/4 pattern