PROGRESSIVE 2

What is an interval in music?

• An interval is the tempo of a musical piece.

• An interval refers to a specific rhythm pattern.

• An interval in music is the distance between two pitches.

• An interval is a type of musical instrument.

Define a tonic triad.

• A tonic triad is a chord made up of the root, third, and fifth notes of a scale.

• A tonic triad consists of the root, second, and fourth notes of a scale.

• A tonic triad includes the root, fifth, and seventh notes of a scale.

• A tonic triad is a chord made up of the root, third, and sixth notes of a scale.

How many notes are in a major scale?

• 7

• 5

• 10

• 12

What is the formula for a major scale?

• Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole

• Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half

• Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half

• Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole

What are ledger lines used for in music notation?

• Ledger lines are used to indicate tempo changes in music.

• Ledger lines are used to notate pitches that fall outside the standard range of the staff.

• Ledger lines are used to notate dynamics in a score.

• Ledger lines are used to represent chord progressions.

Identify the tonic triad in the key of C major.

• E-G-B

• C-E-G

• A-C-E

• C-D-F

What is the interval between C and E?

• Perfect fourth

• Major third

• Minor second

• Diminished fifth

How many sharps are in the key of D major?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2

What is the relative minor of A major?

• C# minor

• F# minor

• D minor

• E minor

Explain the difference between a major and minor scale.

• Major scales have only half steps, while minor scales have only whole steps.

• The major scale is always played on the piano, while the minor scale is not.

• The major scale has a bright sound with a pattern of whole and half steps, while the minor scale has a darker sound with a different pattern.

• The major scale is used exclusively in classical music, while the minor scale is used in jazz.