WorksheetsCadences and Non-Harmonic TonesQuiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a cadence in music?
A rhythmic pattern that repeats throughout a song
A melodic or harmonic phrase that creates a sense of resolution of a musical phrase
A specific type of musical scale
A technique used to increase the volume of a piece
What role do cadences play in a musical composition?
They are used to increase the tempo of the music
They are the principal means that help define the rhythm of the music
They are the principal means that help define the tonal structure and key center of a musical composition
They are used to introduce new musical themes
What is the chord progression for a Perfect Authentic cadence?
I-IV
IV-I
V-I
I-V
In a Perfect Authentic cadence, which voice movement is considered standard for the soprano part?
4-3
7-1 or 2-1
1-7
5-6
Which cadence is characterized by the chord progression IV-I?
Half
Authentic
Plagal
Deceptive
What is the chord progression for a Deceptive cadence?
I-V
IV-V
V-vi or V-VI
V-I
Which type of Authentic cadence involves the soprano moving from 4 to 3?
Perfect Authentic
Imperfect Authentic
Half
Plagal
What is the primary purpose of non harmonic tones in music?
To create a dissonant sound
To embellish a melody
To establish a rhythm
To define the key signature
Which intervals are non harmonic tones usually associated with?
1st, 3rd, and 5th
2nd, 4th, or 7th
3rd, 5th, and 6th
1st, 6th, and 8th
Diminished and Augmented intervals are generally considered to be:
Consonant
Harmonic
Dissonant
Melodic
Which of the following are considered consonant intervals?
2nd, 4th, and 7th
1st, 3rd, and 5th
3rd, 5th, and 6th
1st, 2nd, and 6th
How are non harmonic tones calculated?
Based on the interval of the highest note of the chord
Based on the interval of the middle note of the chord
Based on the interval of the lowest note of the chord
Based on the interval of the preceding note
What pattern do most non harmonic tones follow?
Preceding tone (chord tone/Consonant) - Non-harmonic tone (chord tone/Consonant) - Resolution/following tone (chord tone/Consonant)
Preceding tone (not chord tone/Dissonant) - Non-harmonic tone (chord tone/Consonant) - Resolution/following tone (not chord tone/Dissonant)
Preceding tone (chord tone/Consonant) - Non-harmonic tone (not chord tone/Dissonant) - Resolution/following tone (chord tone/Consonant)
Preceding tone (not chord tone/Dissonant) - Non-harmonic tone (not chord tone/Dissonant) - Resolution/following tone (not chord tone/Dissonant)
What is a Passing Tone?
Step up then back down
the middle note in a 3 note sequence that is either stepping up or down between two chord tones
Note is held then resolves up
Common Tone, Held Tone, note resolves down
Which type of non-harmonic tone steps down and then back up?
Neighbor Tone
Escape Tone
Appoggiatura
Anticipation
What characterizes an Escape Tone?
Step up then skip down
Skip then step
Note steps up/down early then repeats
Note is held then resolves up
How does an Appoggiatura typically move?
Skip then step
Step up then back down
Common Tone, Held Tone, note resolves down
Note steps up/down early then repeats
What is true about a Suspension in music?
Step up then skip down
Skip then step
Common Tone, Held Tone, note resolves down
Note steps up/down early then repeats
What happens in a Retardation?
Note is held then resolves up
Step up then back down
Skip then step
Note steps up/down early then repeats
What is an Anticipation in terms of non-harmonic tones?
Step up then skip down
Skip then step
Note is held then resolves up
Note steps up/down early then repeats
