Y9: Music Theory Exam Revision

What notes make up the C Major scale?

• C, D, E, F, G, A, B

• C, D, E, F, G, A, C

• C, D, E, F, G, A, D

• C, D, E, F, G, A, E

In the pattern of chords within a major scale, the first chord is always ______.

• minor

• major

• diminished

• augmented

What is the relative minor scale of C Major?

• D Minor

• E Minor

• A Minor

• B Minor

Fill in the blank: The relative minor of G Major is ______.

• A) A Minor

• B) E Minor

• C) D Minor

• D) B Minor

What does a time signature indicate in a piece of music?

• The speed of the music

• The number of beats per bar

• The key of the music

• The volume of the music.

Fill in the blank: In simple time, a top number of 3 in a time signature indicates ______ time.

• Duple

• Triple

• Quadruple

Which clef is used for guitar, violin, and the right hand of the piano?

• Bass Clef

• Treble Clef

• Alto Clef

• Tenor Clef

A bass clef is used for bass instruments such as cello, bass guitar, and the ______ hand of the piano.

• Right

• Left

• Middle

• Upper

What does the dynamic marking 'pp' stand for in music?

• Pianissimo

• Piano

• Pianississimo

• Forte

Fill in the blank: The dynamic marking 'f' in music stands for ______.

• Forte

• Fortissimo

• Mezzo forte

• Piano