Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Based on the key, the triad shown is:  a. | Major | c. | Diminished | b. | Minor | d. | Augmented |
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2.
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What note is a whole step above the note shown?  a. | B-sharp | c. | B-flat | b. | C | d. | C-sharp |
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3.
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Name the key or scale that matches the key signature shown. 
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4.
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Name the key or scale that matches the key signature shown. 
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5.
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The first, third and fifth notes of a minor scale form a:
a. | Diminished triad | c. | Major triad | b. | Minor triad | d. | Augmented triad |
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6.
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Which example has staccato notation? 
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7.
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A-C-E-G are the names of the spaces for which clef?
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8.
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The musical term molto means:
a. | Somewhat | c. | Less | b. | A little | d. | Much |
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9.
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Name the key or scale that matches the key signature shown. 
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10.
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In this example a n sign:  a. | Raises | c. | Lowers | b. | Does nothing | d. | Cancels |
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11.
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Which example is counted correctly? 
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12.
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Name the key or scale that matches the key signature shown. 
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13.
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Which example is counted correctly? 
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14.
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The musical term Maestoso means:
a. | Majestic | c. | Slow | b. | In a singing style | d. | Fast |
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15.
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The musical term poco means:
a. | Loud | c. | Similar | b. | Little | d. | Soft |
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Which metronome marking is used with the term allegro in 4/4?
a. | q = 120-168 | c. | q =
66-76 | b. | q = 168-200 | d. | q =
40-60 |
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17.
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G-B-D-F-A are the names of the lines for which clef?
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18.
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What is the enharmonic equivalent of the example?  a. | C-sharp | c. | E | b. | E-flat | d. | D-flat |
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19.
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E-G-B-D-F are the names of the lines for which clef?
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20.
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Name the scale degree of the indicated note:  a. | three | c. | four | b. | seven | d. | two |
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21.
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4/4 means:
a. | Four beats to the bar and the quarter note gets one beat | c. | Four beats to the
bar and the quarter note gets two beats | b. | Four beats to the bar and the half note gets
one beat | d. | Four beats to the
bar and the eighth note gets one beat |
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22.
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In this example a # sign:  a. | Cancels | c. | Does nothing | b. | Lowers | d. | Raises |
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23.
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The term a tempo means:
a. | Gradually speed up | c. | Return to original tempo | b. | Return to letter
A | d. | Gradually slow
down |
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24.
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The minor key signature shown is:  a. | D minor | c. | G minor | b. | E minor | d. | B-flat minor |
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25.
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Which bar has the flats in the correct
order?
1
2
3
4 
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26.
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What scale would you use to play this melody?  a. | B natural minor | c. | D major | b. | G major | d. | B harmonic
minor |
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Which metronome marking is used with the term vivace in 4/4?
a. | q = 168-200 | c. | q =
120-168 | b. | q = 40-60 | d. | q =
66-76 |
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28.
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The interval shown is a:  a. | Fifth | c. | Second | b. | Third | d. | Fourth |
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29.
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Which example has moderately loud notation? 
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30.
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The musical term mosso means:
a. | Slower | c. | Movement or motion | b. | Softer | d. | Louder |
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31.
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Artistry, attacks, releases, control of ranges, and musical and/or mechanical
skill are terms used to describe:
a. | Articulation | c. | Technique (facility and/or accuracy) | b. | Tone
quality | d. | Interpretation and
musicianship |
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32.
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The interval shown is a:  a. | Fifth | c. | Sixth | b. | Fourth | d. | Seventh |
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33.
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The minor key signature shown is:  a. | C minor | c. | A minor | b. | B minor | d. | G minor |
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34.
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In this example a n sign:  a. | Does nothing | c. | Raises | b. | Cancels | d. | Lowers |
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35.
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What is the pattern of whole (W) and half (H) steps in a major scale?  a. | W-W-W-H-W-W-H | c. | W-W-H-W-W-W-H | b. | W-W-H-W-H-W-H | d. | W-H-W-W-W-H-W |
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The minor key signature shown is:  a. | D minor | c. | F minor | b. | E minor | d. | D-sharp minor |
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Which metronome marking is used with the term largo in 4/4?
a. | q = 168-200 | c. | q =
40-60 | b. | q = 120-168 | d. | q =
66-76 |
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38.
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F-A-C-E are the names of the spaces for which clef?
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39.
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Which example has a crescendo notated? 
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40.
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The space between two notes is called a(n)
a. | Tetrachord | c. | Interval | b. | Chord | d. | Arpeggio |
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41.
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In a major scale, the intervals formed between the tonic and the remaining scale
degrees are either:
a. | Perfect or minor | c. | Minor or major | b. | Major or augmented | d. | Major or
perfect |
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42.
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Accuracy of note and rest values, duration, pulse, steadiness, and correctness
of meters are terms used to describe:
a. | Technique (facility and/or accuracy) | c. | Diction, bowing, and/or
articulation | b. | Tone quality | d. | Rhythm |
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43.
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The musical term rallentando means:
a. | Play louder | c. | Gradually get faster | b. | Play softer | d. | Gradually get
slower |
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44.
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Style, phrasing, tempo, dynamics, and emotional involvement are terms used to
describe:
a. | Intonation | c. | Tone quality | b. | Diction, bowing, and/or
articulation | d. | Interpretation
and musicianship |
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45.
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The musical term Piú means:
a. | More | c. | Less | b. | Repeat | d. | Similar |
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46.
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Resonance, control, clarity, focus, consistency, and warmth are terms used to
describe:
a. | Technique | c. | Tone quality | b. | Interpretation and
musicianship | d. | Articulation |
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47.
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In this example a b sign:  a. | Does nothing | c. | Raises | b. | Lowers | d. | Cancels |
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48.
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Which example is a major scale? 
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49.
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What note is a whole step above the note shown? 
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50.
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The interval shown is a:  a. | Fifth | c. | Sixth | b. | Seventh | d. | Fourth |
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51.
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What is the enharmonic equivalent of the example?  a. | G-flat | c. | F-sharp | b. | A | d. | A-flat |
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52.
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Which example has a fermata? 
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53.
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Which bar has the sharps in the correct
order?
1
2
3
4 
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54.
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Which metronome marking is used with the term adagio in 4/4?
a. | q = 66-76 | c. | q =
120-168 | b. | q = 40-60 | d. | q =
168-200 |
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What scale would you use to play this melody?  a. | E harmonic minor | c. | F-sharp major | b. | G major | d. | E natural minor |
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What is the enharmonic equivalent of the example?  a. | D-sharp | c. | E-sharp | b. | E | d. | G-flat |
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57.
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The first, third and fifth notes of a major scale form a:
a. | Major triad | c. | Augmented triad | b. | Diminished triad | d. | Minor triad |
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58.
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The interval shown is a:  a. | Second | c. | Sixth | b. | Fifth | d. | Third |
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59.
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What note is a half step above the note shown?  a. | F-flat | c. | E-flat | b. | F | d. | D-flat |
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60.
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In music, Fine means:
a. | Everything is okay | c. | Repeat | b. | End | d. | Hold out |
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61.
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Which example is counted correctly? 
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62.
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What note is a half step above the note shown?  a. | D-sharp | c. | C-flat | b. | D-flat | d. | D |
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63.
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Tempo I is an indication to:
a. | Return to the first or original tempo | c. | Accent the
downbeats | b. | Slow down | d. | Play as fast as possible |
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64.
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The musical term accelerando means:
a. | Getting slower | c. | Getting faster | b. | Accent | d. | Staccato |
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65.
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Based on the key, the triad shown is:  a. | Major | c. | Minor | b. | Augmented | d. | Diminished |
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66.
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Which example is a major scale? 
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67.
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q =80 is an indication of:
a. | Tempo | c. | Style | b. | Dynamics | d. | Tone |
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68.
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Name the scale degree of the indicated note: 
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69.
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Which example is counted correctly? 
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70.
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6/8 means:
a. | Six beats to the bar and the eighth note gets two beats | c. | Six beats to the
bar and the dotted-quarter note gets one beat | b. | Six beats to the bar and the eighth note gets
one beat | d. | Six beats to the
bar and the quarter note gets two beats |
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