Understanding Technical Names for Notes in Scales

This video tutorial explains the technical names for notes in major and minor scales, assuming prior knowledge of scale formation. It covers the tonic, supertonic, subdominant, dominant, leading note, mediant, and submediant, detailing their roles and relationships within the scale. The video emphasizes understanding these terms for music theory exams and future music studies.

What is the primary purpose of learning the technical names for notes in scales?

• To memorize scales faster

• To understand the function of each note

• To impress others with musical jargon

• To compose music without any rules

Which note is referred to as the 'tonic' in a scale?

• The first note

• The third note

• The second note

• The fifth note

What does the term 'supertonic' mean?

• A note that is the same as the tonic

• A note that is above the tonic

• A note that is superb

• A note that is below the tonic

Why is the subdominant note named as such?

• Because it is the same as the dominant

• Because it is a fifth above the tonic

• Because it is a fifth below the tonic

• Because it is subordinate to the tonic

What is the dominant note known for?

• Its weak relationship to the tonic

• Its ability to dominate the harmony

• Being the same as the tonic

• Being the least used note in music

What is the role of the leading note in a scale?

• To be the highest note in a scale

• To lead a melody into the tonic

• To be the lowest note in a scale

• To end a melody

Which note is often followed by a semitone rise to the tonic?

• The subdominant

• The mediant

• The leading note

• The submediant

What does the term 'mediant' refer to?

• The note in the middle of the scale

• The note that is the same as the dominant

• The note between the tonic and dominant

• The note that is the same as the tonic

How is the submediant note positioned in relation to the tonic?

• A third above the tonic

• A fifth above the tonic

• A third below the tonic

• A fifth below the tonic

Why is it important to remember the technical names of notes?

• To pass music theory exams

• To play music without practice

• To confuse other musicians

• To avoid learning scales