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Basic Theory Trivia Quiz

This is just a general quiz that most musicians who have been through basic theory should know. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by bull_dawg. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bull_dawg

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,717

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1664

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many flats are in the key signature for the key of A flat major? Hint

four

six

one

three

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the enharmonic spelling of A sharp? Hint

B flat

A natural

G sharp

C natural

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many "perfect" intervals are there? Hint

six

one

two

four

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which key signature has five sharps? Hint

C Major

B Major

b minor

E Major

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the relative minor of A Major? Hint

e sharp minor

c flat minor

A Flat Major

f sharp minor

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Question 6 of 10

6. How does one find the relative minor of a major key? Hint

go down a second or up a seventh

go up a major fourth or down a major fifth

go up a major sixth or go down a minor third

go up a major third or down a minor sixth

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Question 7 of 10

7. How is a major triad stacked? Hint

minor third, major third

major third, minor third

major third, major third

minor third, minor third

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many flats are in G flat Major? Hint

three

six

two

seven

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Question 9 of 10

9. On which chord does an authentic cadence end? Hint

iii

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the order of the flats? Hint

D, F, A, C, B, E, G

B, E, A, D, G, C, F

F, C, G, D, A, E, B

C, F, D, G, B, A, E

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many flats are in the key signature for the key of A flat major?

Answer: four

2. What is the enharmonic spelling of A sharp?

Answer: B flat

3. How many "perfect" intervals are there?

Answer: four

The perfect intervals are unison, fourths, fifths, and octaves.

4. Which key signature has five sharps?

Answer: B Major

5. What is the relative minor of A Major?

Answer: f sharp minor

6. How does one find the relative minor of a major key?

Answer: go up a major sixth or go down a minor third

7. How is a major triad stacked?

Answer: major third, minor third

8. How many flats are in G flat Major?

Answer: six

9. On which chord does an authentic cadence end?

Answer: I

10. What is the order of the flats?

Answer: B, E, A, D, G, C, F

Source: Author bull_dawg

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