WorksheetsMusic Theory Quiz
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the term 'Tonic' used to refer to in music theory?
The fifth chord or note of a scale
The root or first chord or note of a scale
The third chord or note of a scale
The seventh chord or note of a scale
What does the term 'Dominant' refer to in music theory?
The root or first chord or note of a scale
The third chord or note of a scale
The fifth chord or note of a scale
The seventh chord or note of a scale
To understand the relevance of the tonic and dominant relationship, which period's classical music should you listen to?
1600 to 1700
1700 to 1850
1800 to 1900
1900 to 2000
What is the relationship discussed in the text primarily about?
Harmony and melody
Tension and release
Rhythm and tempo
Dynamics and articulation
What is a prime example of the relationship between tension and release mentioned in the text?
The end of the first movement of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
The beginning of Mozart’s Symphony No. 40
The middle section of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto
The finale of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture
According to the text, what did composers of the time often use to round off a piece?
A slow, quiet ending
A big finish with repeated alternations between the dominant and tonic chords
A sudden, unexpected chord
A gradual fade-out
Which notes are included in the C major scale?
C, D, E, F, G, A, B
C, D, E, F, G, A, Bb
C, D, E, F, G, A, C
C, D, E, F, G, A, D
The principles discussed in the tutorial for the C major scale can be applied to which type of scale?
Minor scale
Any major scale
Harmonic scale
Chromatic scale
What does the term 'diatonic' mean in the context of building chords?
Using notes from multiple scales
Using only notes taken from the scale
Using notes from a different key
Using notes from a chromatic scale
What are the diatonic triads for the C major scale?
C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am, Bdim
C, D, E, F, G, A, B
C, Dm, E, Fm, G, Am, B
C, D, Em, F, Gm, A, Bdim
How are diatonic triads for the C major scale created?
By stacking consecutive notes from the scale
By stacking alternate notes from the scale onto each scale degree
By stacking notes from a different scale
By stacking notes randomly
How are diatonic chords traditionally labelled using Roman numerals?
Upper case for minor chords, lower case for major chords
Upper case for major chords, lower case for minor chords
Upper case for diminished chords, lower case for major chords
Upper case for minor chords, lower case for diminished chords
Which chord is the exception in the diatonic harmonisation of a major scale?
I chord
IV chord
V chord
vii chord
What is the standard pattern for the diatonic harmonisation of a major scale?
I ii iii IV V vi vii°
I iii ii IV V vi vii°
I ii iii V IV vi vii°
I ii iii IV vi V vii°
What is the name given to the first degree of the scale in the diatonic triad?
Tonic
Mediant
Dominant
Subdominant
Which degree of the scale is referred to as the "Dominant" in the diatonic triad?
I
IV
V
vi
What is the specific name for the second degree of the scale in the diatonic triad?
Tonic
Supertonic
Subdominant
Leading Tone
Which degree of the scale is known as the "Leading Tone" in the diatonic triad?
ii
iii
vi
vii°
What does the Tonic refer to in music theory?
The IV chord
The V chord
The I chord
The vi chord
In the key of C major, which chord will all other chords gravitate back towards?
G major
F major
C major
A minor
What is the aural equivalent of home in a musical tune?
The Dominant chord
The Tonic chord
The Subdominant chord
The Mediant chord
Which chord is referred to as the Dominant in diatonic chords?
I chord
IV chord
V chord
vi chord
What is the term used for the movement of the V chord to the I chord to end a phrase?
Imperfect cadence
Plagal cadence
Perfect cadence
Interrupted cadence
What is the progression used in the example to construct an entire track?
CMaj7 and G7
CMaj9 and G7
CMaj9 and G9
CMaj7 and G9
What is the purpose of the expanded voicings in the example?
To simplify the progression
To make it sound like nursery rhymes
To lift it above simple C and G major triads
To make it sound more complex
What is the purpose of adding a few other chords to the progression in the given text?
To make the progression more imaginative
To make the progression simpler
To make the progression faster
To make the progression quieter
In the given text, which chord is resolved to the Tonic with an ear-pleasing perfect cadence?
Subdominant
Dominant
Mediant
Supertonic
What is the purpose of including chords borrowed from the parallel key of C minor in the example?
To create a predictable direction
To add a sense of tension and release
To simplify the musical composition
To maintain the same key throughout
What is the final chord that the example resolves to?
Subdominant
Mediant
Dominant
Supertonic
What is a useful skill in music that helps in defining the key of a piece?
Identifying the tonic dominant relationships
Recognizing the tempo
Understanding the lyrics
Knowing the composer
In the given example, what key does the piece appear to be in?
G major
D minor
C major
A minor
What chord regularly appears before each occurrence of the C major chord in the example?
F major
G major
A minor
E minor
Which chords form two-thirds of a trio of diatonic chords known as the primary chords in any major key?
Tonic and Mediant
Tonic and Dominant
Subdominant and Leading Tone
Mediant and Submediant
What is the third member of the trio of primary chords known as?
Mediant
Leading Tone
Subdominant
Submediant
Why is the Subdominant chord not named for its position in the scale order?
It sits one above the Dominant degree
It sits one below the Dominant degree
It sits two below the Dominant degree
It sits two above the Dominant degree
What interval do you count down the keyboard from the Tonic to reach the Subdominant?
Perfect fourth
Perfect fifth
Major third
Minor third
In the key of C major, what note is the Subdominant?
G
A
F
E
Which three primary chords form the cornerstone of western music?
Tonic, Mediant, Submediant
Tonic, Subdominant, Dominant
Tonic, Supertonic, Leading Tone
Tonic, Submediant, Leading Tone
What is one of the possible solutions for harmonising a chromatic melody?
Using secondary dominant chords
Using primary dominant chords
Using tonic chords
Using leading tone chords
What is a secondary dominant chord?
A diatonic chord that resolves to the tonic
A non-diatonic, dominant chord that resolves to any diatonic chord other than the tonic or leading tone
A chord based on the first degree of the scale
A chord based on the seventh degree of the scale
Which chord is based on the first degree of the scale?
The leading tone
The secondary dominant
The tonic
The subdominant
Which chord is based on the seventh degree of the scale?
The tonic
The subdominant
The secondary dominant
The leading tone
What is a secondary dominant in the context of diatonic chords?
The tonic of any chord in the diatonic set
The dominant of the tonic chord
The dominant of any other chord in the diatonic set
The subdominant of any chord in the diatonic set
What is the process called when a secondary dominant makes a chord sound like the tonic?
Modulation
Tonalization
Tonal shift
Tonicization
What can secondary dominants do when used in a chord progression?
Set up a keychange or add interest to the progression
Resolve the progression to the tonic
Create dissonance in the progression
Simplify the chord progression
What is the tonic or root note of the C major scale?
G
C
F
B
In the C major scale, which degree is known as the dominant?
I
IV
V
VII
How many notes are there in the C major scale?
5
6
7
8
Which note corresponds to the fifth degree in the C major scale?
C
E
G
B
What is required to harmonize a major scale?
Stack up alternate notes on each degree of the scale to form three-note chords or triads.
Play all notes simultaneously.
Use only the root notes of the scale.
Play the scale in reverse order.
Which chords are produced by harmonizing the C major scale?
C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am, Bdim
C, D, E, F, G, A, B
C, Dm, E, Fm, G, Am, B
C, D, Em, F, Gm, A, Bdim
What is a good way to expand the relatively small palette of chords when writing?
Using secondary dominants
Using only primary chords
Playing the chords in reverse
Doubling the root notes
In any given key, what is the I chord called?
Dominant
Subdominant
Tonic
Mediant
In the key of C major, what is the dominant V chord?
C major
D minor
F major
G major
What is the move from the tension of the G chord to the release of the C chord known as?
Imperfect cadence
Plagal cadence
Perfect cadence
Interrupted cadence
