Fundamentals of Music Theory Quiz

What is the note on the second line of the treble clef?

• A

• G

• E

• F

Which note is on the fourth space of the bass clef?

• G

• A

• B

• C

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

• Major third

• Minor third

• Perfect fourth

• Perfect fifth

Which of the following is a minor chord?

• C-E-G

• A-C-E

• G-B-D

• F-A-C

What is the formula for a diminished chord?

• Root, Major third, Perfect fifth

• Root, Minor third, Diminished fifth

• Root, Minor third, Perfect fifth

• Root, Major third, Augmented fifth

Which of the following is an augmented chord?

• C-E-G

• C-E-G#

• C-Eb-G

• C-Eb-Gb

What is the value of an eighth note in terms of beats?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

What is the first inversion of a C major chord?

• C-E-G

• E-G-C

• G-C-E

• G-E-C

What is the second inversion of a G major chord?

• G-B-D

• B-D-G

• D-G-B

• G-D-B

Which of the following rhythms is equivalent to two eighth notes?

• One quarter note

• One half note

• One whole note

• One sixteenth note