Chords and Scales in Music Theory - Final Exam

What is the smallest unit of "distance" between notes in music theory?

• Whole step

• Half-step

• Quarter step

• Double step

How many notes are there in a major scale if you don't count the root note at the top?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the pattern of whole and half steps in a major scale?

• Whole - half - whole - whole - half - whole - whole

• Whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half

• Half - whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole

• Whole - whole - whole - half - whole - half - whole

In the C major scale, which note is known as the root note?

• D

• E

• C

• G

What is the distance between E and F in a major scale?

• Whole step

• Half-step

• Quarter step

• Double step

What is the distance in half steps between F# and G?

• 0 half steps

• 1 half step

• 2 half steps

• 3 half steps

Which of the following is an example of a Major Third interval?

• C to D

• C to E

• C to F

• C to G

How many half steps are in a Perfect Fifth interval?

• 4 half steps

• 5 half steps

• 6 half steps

• 7 half steps

What is the interval called when there are 12 half steps between two notes?

• Major Seventh

• Octave

• Perfect Fifth

• Minor Sixth

Which notes are included in the G Major scale?

• G A B C D E F#

• G A Bb C D E F

• E F# G# A B C# D#

• Ab Bb C Db Eb F G