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WorksheetsPrinciples of Voice Leading
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
The acceptable range for writing parts in the soprano voice is:
G3-C5
C4-G5
G3-G5
C4-B5
When writing leaps in a melody,
A melodic interval larger than a P4 is usually best approached and left opposite to the leap
Do not write dissonant intervals of a m2 or m3
Write consecutive leaps on leger lines
A melodic interval larger than a P4 is usually best approached and left in the same direction as the leap
Every note in a melody should
belong to the chord that is to harmonize it
belong to the key of the composition
belong to the same scale
be used twice per phrase
Rhythmic values used in a melodic line
Should mostly be complex divisions of the beat
Should mostly be divisions of the beat
Should mostly be equal to the duration of the beat or larger
Should be even and equal
The final note of a melodic line should occur on a strong beat.
True
False
The melody should
be mostly stepwise
have one focal point
use pitches that are part of the chord that is to harmonize it
all of the above
When smaller leaps are used in the same direction, they should outline a triad.
True
False
The third of a IV6 chord in F major is:
D
E
F
G
The triad build on the 7th scale degree of C natural minor scale:
B flat major
B flat diminished
B major
B diminished
D, E, F, G, A, B, C#, D is which scale
D Major
D Natural Minor
D Harmonic Minor
D Melodic Minor
C, D, F, Ab spells which type of chord?
root position C7
3rd inversion D fully diminished 7th
3rd inversion D half diminished 7th
3rd inversion D Mm 7th
There should be an octave or less between Soprano & Alto, and Alto & Tenor
True
False
There can be more than an octave between B & T
True
False
Close position
Open position
It's okay to allow voices to cross, except for between the alto and tenor.
True
False
The acceptable range for tenor is:
C3-G4
A2-A4
C3-E3
B2-F4
The acceptable range for alto is:
C4-G5
G3-D5
C3-G4
B3-B5
The acceptable range for bass is:
C3-G4
C2-E4
E2-C4
C2-G3
The leading tone has a strong tendency to resolve up.
True
False
The fourth scale degree has a tendency to resolve to:
Five
Four
Three
Tonic (1)
