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Quiz about Music Theory for the true Music Theorist

Music Theory for the true Music Theorist Quiz

This quiz is intended to be very difficult. If you think you have a good cache of music theory knowlege, give it a try. Please note that the questions aren't intended to deal in Jazz Theory.

A multiple-choice quiz by bmrsnr. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
bmrsnr

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,366

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In equal-tempered tuning, if the pitch A1 is equal to 440 CPS (cycles per second), the pitch E2 would have a frequency of__________. Hint

659 CPS

660 CPS

1320 CPS

1328 CPS

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the Just or Pure-third system of tuning, there is only one size of whole step.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. A V7/viio in the key of A major would be spelled D sharp - F double sharp - A sharp - C sharp.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following chords MOST COMMONLY resolves to a second inversion tonic triad? Hint

French 6

Neapolitan 6

Italian 6

German 6

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the 5th note in a C harmonic series? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Speaking of Neapolitan chords, The Neapolitan 6 chord is so named because it is believed to have originated in this European city.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In a 13 chord of the non-jazz variety, which chord tone(s), if any, are usually omitted? Remember, these questions aren't intended to deal in Jazz Theory. Hint

No chord tones are omitted

The 3rd only

The 3rd and the 5th

The 5th only

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Question 8 of 10

8. In a Bach Concerto Grosso where the key is C major, which of the following keys will most likely NOT have a perfect authentic cadence? Hint

B minor

G major

D minor

F Major

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Question 9 of 10

9. The notes C-D-E flat-F-G flat-A flat-A-B-C make up what kind of scale? Hint

Nonatonic

Wholetone

Octatonic

Altered Lydian

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Question 10 of 10

10. More universities offer Ph.D. degrees in Music Theory than Ph.D. degrees in Musicology.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In equal-tempered tuning, if the pitch A1 is equal to 440 CPS (cycles per second), the pitch E2 would have a frequency of__________.

Answer: 659 CPS

The pitch E2 is a perfect fifth above A1. The CPS of 659 may be found by multiplying 440 by 2^(7/12).

2. In the Just or Pure-third system of tuning, there is only one size of whole step.

Answer: False

Because the the Just system uses two building blocks, there are two different whole steps.

3. A V7/viio in the key of A major would be spelled D sharp - F double sharp - A sharp - C sharp.

Answer: False

Since a diminished triad may not be tonicized, the function V7/viio does not exist.

4. Which of the following chords MOST COMMONLY resolves to a second inversion tonic triad?

Answer: German 6

The French 6, Italian 6, and Neapolitan 6 may all resolve to the Dominant.

5. What is the 5th note in a C harmonic series?

Answer: E

The first five notes in the C harmonic series are as follows: C-C-G-C-E.

6. Speaking of Neapolitan chords, The Neapolitan 6 chord is so named because it is believed to have originated in this European city.

Answer: Naples

Neapolitan 6 chords were believed to have first been used in Neapolitan opera.

7. In a 13 chord of the non-jazz variety, which chord tone(s), if any, are usually omitted? Remember, these questions aren't intended to deal in Jazz Theory.

Answer: The 3rd and the 5th

Because they clash considerably with the 11th and 13th, the 3rd and 5th of the chord are usually left out.

8. In a Bach Concerto Grosso where the key is C major, which of the following keys will most likely NOT have a perfect authentic cadence?

Answer: B minor

In his Concertos, Bach would only write perfect authentic cadences in closely related keys to the original key. D minor, G major, and F major are all closely related keys to C Major, whereas B minor is not.

9. The notes C-D-E flat-F-G flat-A flat-A-B-C make up what kind of scale?

Answer: Octatonic

The Octatonic scale is made of alternating whole and half steps. The name is derived from octa-eight and tonic-tone.

10. More universities offer Ph.D. degrees in Music Theory than Ph.D. degrees in Musicology.

Answer: False

At the doctorate level, Musicology is a significantly more popular degree than Music Theory.

Source: Author bmrsnr

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