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Music Theory Quiz

Multiple Choice

  1. What is the difference between a major and a minor scale?
Major Scale Minor Scale
Has a bright, happy sound Has a sad, melancholy sound
Uses the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B Uses the notes C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb
Has a whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step, half step pattern Has a whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step pattern
  1. What is a staff?
True False
A staff is a set of five horizontal lines used to write music A staff is a set of seven vertical lines used to write music

True/False

  1. A sharp symbol (#) raises the pitch of a note by one semitone.

True

  1. A flat symbol (b) lowers the pitch of a note by one semitone.

True

Fill-in-the-Blank

  1. A ________ is a set of five horizontal lines used to write music.

Staff

  1. A _________ is a set of seven vertical lines used to write music.

Clef

Short Answer

  1. What is the difference between a major and a minor chord?

A major chord has a bright, happy sound, and is made up of the notes 1, 3, and 5 of a major scale. A minor chord has a sad, melancholy sound, and is made up of the notes 1, ♭3, and 5 of a minor scale.

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Music Theory Practice Sheet

Introduction

Music Theory is the study of the elements of music, including its structure, harmony, and rhythm. It is a field of study that is essential to understanding and creating music. This practice sheet is intended to help you learn and understand the fundamentals of Music Theory.

Basics

  1. What is a note?

A note is a symbol that represents a specific pitch in music. Notes are written on a staff, which is a set of five lines and four spaces. Each line and space on the staff represents a different note.

  1. What is a scale?

A scale is a series of notes that are arranged in ascending or descending order. Scales are used to create melodies and chords.

  1. What is a chord?

A chord is a group of three or more notes that are played together. Chords can be used to create harmony and texture in a piece of music.

  1. What is a key signature?

A key signature is a set of symbols that indicate which notes are to be played in a particular key. Key signatures are often used to create a sense of unity in a piece of music.

  1. What is a time signature?

A time signature is a set of symbols that indicate the rhythm of a piece of music. Time signatures are used to indicate the number of beats per measure and the type of note that receives one beat.

Practice Problems

  1. Write a C major scale.

C D E F G A B C

  1. Write a G minor chord.

G B♭ D

  1. What is the key signature for D major?

The key signature for D major is two sharps, F♯ and C♯.

  1. What is the time signature for a waltz?

The time signature for a waltz is 3/4, meaning there are three beats per measure and a quarter note receives one beat.

  1. Write a G minor scale.

G A♭ B♭ C D♭ E♭ F G

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