10 - Scores - Modern Vocal & String Quartet

Question 1

Name the four voices used in a Modern Vocal Score.

Answer 1

Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

Question 2

Name the four clefs used in a Modern Vocal Score.

Answer 2

Treble, Treble, Treble (*8 - written one octave higher than it sounds), Bass

Question 3

Name the four instruments used in a String Quartet Score.

Answer 3

First Violin, Second Violin, Viola, Cello

Question 4

Name the four clefs used in a String Quartet Score.

Answer 4

Treble, Treble, Alto, Bass

Question 5

Name the clefs used in a Short Score.

Answer 5

Treble, Bass (Grand Staff)

Question 6

In Open Score for Modern Vocal, where are dynamics written?

Answer 6

Dynamics are written ABOVE each staff.

Question 7

In Open Score for String Quartet, where are dynamics written?

Answer 7

Dynamics are written BELOW each staff.

Question 8

In Short Score for Modern Vocal, where are dynamics written?

Answer 8

Dynamics are written in the MIDDLE of the Grand Staff.

Question 9

In Short Score for String Quartet, where are dynamics written?

Answer 9

Dynamics are written in the MIDDLE of the Grand Staff.

Question 10

In Open Score for Modern Vocal, is the Tenor voice written where it sounds or one octave higher?

Answer 10

The Tenor voice is written one octave higher than it sounds.

Question 11

In Short Score for Modern Vocal, is the Tenor voice written where it sounds or one octave higher?

Answer 11

The Tenor voice is written where it sounds.

Question 12

In Open Score for Modern Vocal, where are fermatas written?

Answer 12

Fermatas are written ABOVE each staff.

Question 13

In Open Score for String Quartet, where are fermatas written?

Answer 13

Fermatas are written ABOVE each staff.

Question 14

In Short Score for Modern Vocal, where are fermatas written?

Answer 14

Fermatas are written ABOVE the Soprano part and BELOW the Bass part.

Question 15

In Short Score for String Quartet, where are fermatas written?

Answer 15

Fermatas are written ABOVE the First Violin part and BELOW the Bass part.

Question 16

In Open Score for Modern Vocal, where are staccato dots written?

Answer 16

Staccato dots are written closest to the notehead and away from the stem.

Question 17

In Open Score for String Quartet, where are staccato dots written?

Answer 17

Staccato dots are written closest to the notehead and away from the stem.

Question 18

In Short Score for Modern Vocal, where are staccato dots written?

Answer 18

Staccato dots are written ABOVE the stem for notes with stems up and BELOW the stem for notes with stems down.

Question 19

In Short Score for String Quartet, where are staccato dots written?

Answer 19

Staccato dots are written ABOVE the stem for notes with stems up and BELOW the stem for notes with stems down.

Question 20

True or False. In Short Score, rests may be written higher or lower than usual.

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

True or False. In Short Score, rests may never be written outside the staff.

Answer 21

False. Rests may be written outside the staff (ledger lines may be used for breve, whole and half rests).

Question 22

True or False. In Short Score, when both rests in the same staff share the same rest, only ONE rest is written.

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

True or False. In Open Score, when instruments or voices use the same rest, only ONE rest is written.

Answer 23

False. Each instrument or voice has its own rest. Correct placement of rest rules apply.

Question 24

True or False. In Short Score, when the same note is played by two instruments at the same time, it is given two stems; one up and one down.

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

True or False. In Open Score for Modern Vocal, bar lines run continously through all four staves.

Answer 25

False. Bar lines remain on the staff so as NOT to interfere with the written words.

Question 26

True or False. In Open Score for String Quartet, bar lines run continously through all four staves.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 27

Compound interval Augmented 9

Question 28

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 28

Simple interval diminished 8

Question 29

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 29

Compound interval Major 14

Question 30

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 30

Simple interval minor 2

Question 31

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 31

Compound interval minor 10

Question 32

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 32

Simple interval Augmented 7

Question 33

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 33

Compound interval minor 9

Question 34

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 34

Simple interval diminished 3

Question 35

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 35

Compound interval minor 9

Question 36

Identify the interval as Simple or Compound. Name the interval.

Answer 36

Compound interval minor 14

Question 37

Identify the chord as a quartal chord, polychord or cluster chord.

Answer 37

quartal chord

Question 38

Identify the chord as a quartal chord, polychord or cluster chord.

Answer 38

polychord

Question 39

Identify the type of seventh chord as Leading note diminished 7th or Dominant 7th.

Answer 39

Leading note diminished 7th chord

Question 40

Identify the chord as a quartal chord, polychord or cluster chord.

Answer 40

cluster chord

Question 41

Identify the chord as a quartal chord, polychord or cluster chord.

Answer 41

polychord

Question 42

Identify the type of seventh chord as Leading note diminished 7th or Dominant 7th.

Answer 42

Dominant 7th chord

Question 43

Identify the chord as a quartal chord, polychord or cluster chord.

Answer 43

quartal chord

Question 44

Identify the type of seventh chord as Leading note diminished 7th or Dominant 7th.

Answer 44

Leading note diminished 7th chord

Question 45

Identify the type of seventh chord as Leading note diminished 7th or Dominant 7th.

Answer 45

Dominant 7th chord

Question 46

Identify the chord as a quartal chord, polychord or cluster chord.

Answer 46

cluster chord

Question 47

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 47

m.1 - g minor. m.2 - a flat minor. Transposed up a minor 2.

Question 48

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 48

m.1 - C Major. m.2 - A Major. Transposed down a minor 3.

Question 49

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 49

m.1 - a flat minor. m.2 - c sharp minor. Transposed up an Augmented 3.

Question 50

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 50

m.1 - G Major. m.2 - A flat Major. Transposed down a Major 7.

Question 51

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 51

m.1 - c sharp minor. m.2 - e flat minor. Transposed up a diminished 3.

Question 52

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 52

m.1 - C Major. m.2 - B flat Major. Transposed down a Major 2.

Question 53

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 53

m.1 - g minor. m.2 - c minor. Transposed down a Perfect 5

Question 54

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 54

m.1 - G Major. m.2 - A Major. Transposed down a minor 7.

Question 55

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 55

m.1 - b flat minor. m.2 - e flat minor. Transposed up a Perfect 4.

Question 56

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 56

m.1 - F Major. m.2 - A Major. Transposed down a minor 6.

Question 57

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 57

m.1 - a minor. m.2 - c sharp minor. Transposed up a Major 3.

Question 58

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 58

m.1 - E Major. m.2 - B flat Major. Transposed up a diminished 5.

Question 59

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 59

m.1 - c sharp minor. m.2 - a sharp minor. Transposed up a Major 6.

Question 60

Name the Key of m.1. Name the Key of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.

Answer 60

m.1 - c sharp minor. m.2 - b flat minor. Transposed down an Augmented 2.

Question 61

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 61

thirty-second rest, quarter rest

Question 62

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 62

half rest, half rest

Question 63

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 63

eighth rest, half rest

Question 64

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 64

thirty-second rest, quarter rest

Question 65

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 65

eighth rest, quarter rest, eighth rest

Question 66

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 66

sixteenth rest

Question 67

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 67

sixteenth rest, eighth rest, sixteenth rest

Question 68

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 68

thirty-second rest, sixteenth rest, sixteenth rest

Question 69

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 69

dotted quarter rest

Question 70

Name the missing rest(s).

Answer 70

quarter rest, quarter rest

Question 71

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 71

The Time Signature is

Question 72

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 72

The Time Signature is

Question 73

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 73

The Time Signature is

Question 74

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 74

The Time Signature is

Question 75

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 75

The Time Signature is

Question 76

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 76

The Time Signature is

Question 77

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 77

The Time Signature is

Question 78

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 78

The Time Signature is

Question 79

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 79

The Time Signature is

Question 80

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 80

The Time Signature is

Question 81

Identify the missing Time Signature.

Answer 81

The Time Signature is

Question 82

Name the notes of the B flat Major scale descending starting on the Subdominant.

Answer 82

The notes are

Question 83

Name the notes of the f sharp minor harmonic scale ascending starting on the Supertonic

Answer 83

The notes are

Question 84

Name the notes of the d minor melodic scale ascending starting on the Mediant.

Answer 84

The notes are

Question 85

Name the notes of the d sharp minor melodic scale descending starting on the Submediant.

Answer 85

The notes are

Question 86

Name the notes of the b flat minor melodic scale ascending starting on the Leading note.

Answer 86

The notes are

Question 87

Name the notes of the D Major scale descending starting on the Supertonic.

Answer 87

The notes are

Question 88

Name the notes of the a minor melodic scale ascending starting on the Dominant.

Answer 88

The notes are

Question 89

Name the notes of the c sharp minor melodic scale ascending starting on the Submediant.

Answer 89

The notes are

Question 90

Name the notes of the f minor natural scale ascending starting on the Subtonic.

Answer 90

The notes are

Question 91

Name the notes of the e flat minor harmonic scale descending starting on the Dominant.

Answer 91

The notes are

Question 92

Identify the scale as whole tone, blues or a mode.

Answer 92

Aeolian mode starting on A sharp

Question 93

Identify the scale as Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic or octatonic.

Answer 93

F Major pentatonic scale

Question 94

Identify the scale as whole tone, blues or a mode.

Answer 94

Dorian mode starting on E

Question 95

Identify the scale as Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic or octatonic.

Answer 95

octatonic scale starting on F

Question 96

Identify the scale as whole tone, blues or a mode.

Answer 96

Mixolydian mode starting on C

Question 97

Identify the scale as chromatic, octatonic or a mode.

Answer 97

chromatic scale starting on C

Question 98

Identify the scale as Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic or octatonic.

Answer 98

octatonic scale starting on B flat

Question 99

Identify the scale as whole tone, blues or a mode.

Answer 99

whole tone scale starting on E

Question 100

Identify the scale as Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic or octatonic.

Answer 100

octatonic scale starting on D

Question 101

Identify the scale as whole tone, blues or a mode.

Answer 101

whole tone scale starting on C

Question 102

Identify the scale as Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic or octatonic.

Answer 102

d minor pentatonic scale

Question 103

Identify the scale as chromatic, octatonic or a mode.

Answer 103

Lydian mode starting on G flat

Question 104

Identify the scale as whole tone, blues or a mode.

Answer 104

whole tone scale starting on A sharp

Question 105

Identify the scale as Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic or octatonic.

Answer 105

D Major pentatonic scale

Question 106

Identify the scale as whole tone, blues or a mode.

Answer 106

blues scale starting on E

Question 107

Identify the scale as chromatic, octatonic or a mode.

Answer 107

chromatic scale starting on C sharp

Question 108

Identify the scale as Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic or octatonic.

Answer 108

f minor pentatonic scale

Question 109

Identify the scale as chromatic, octatonic or a mode.

Answer 109

Phrygian mode starting on G

Question 110

Identify the scale as whole tone, blues or a mode.

Answer 110

blues scale starting on C

Question 111

Identify the scale as Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic or octatonic.

Answer 111

B flat Major pentatonic scale

Question 112

Identify the scale as Major pentatonic, minor pentatonic or octatonic.

Answer 112

b flat minor pentatonic scale

Question 113

Identify the scale as chromatic, octatonic or a mode.

Answer 113

chromatic scale starting on B

Question 114

Identify the scale as whole tone, blues or a mode.

Answer 114

blues scale starting on A sharp

Question 115

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 115

C Major Plagal

Question 116

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 116

D Major Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 117

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 117

E flat Major Perfect (Authentic)

Question 118

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 118

G Major Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 119

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 119

F Major Perfect (Authentic)

Question 120

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 120

A flat Major Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 121

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 121

E Major Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 122

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 122

B Major Plagal

Question 123

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 123

D flat Major Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 124

Name the Major key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 124

A Major Perfect (Authentic)

Question 125

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 125

c minor Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 126

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 126

f minor Plagal

Question 127

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 127

c sharp minor Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 128

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 128

d minor Perfect (Authentic)

Question 129

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 129

e minor Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 130

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 130

b minor Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 131

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 131

f sharp minor Perfect (Authentic)

Question 132

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 132

g sharp minor Imperfect (Half cadence)

Question 133

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 133

f sharp minor Plagal

Question 134

Name the minor key. Identify the cadence as Perfect (Authentic), Plagal or Imperfect (Half cadence).

Answer 134

b flat minor Perfect (Authentic)

Question 135

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 135

Key - g minor Root - Tonic

Question 136

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 136

Key - d sharp minor Root - Subdominant

Question 137

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 137

Key - e flat minor Root - Subdominant

Question 138

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 138

Key - f sharp minor Root - Dominant

Question 139

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 139

Key - b flat minor Root - Subdominant

Question 140

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 140

Key - e flat minor Root - Dominant

Question 141

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 141

Key - f sharp minor Root - Tonic

Question 142

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 142

Key - c sharp minor Root - Dominant

Question 143

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 143

Key - g minor Root - Subdominant

Question 144

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 144

Key - c sharp minor Root - Tonic

Question 145

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 145

Key - g minor Root - Dominant

Question 146

Name the minor key. Identify the technical degree name of the root note.

Answer 146

Key - g minor Root -Subdominant

Question 147

Explain the musical abbreviation *con ped.*

Answer 147

*con ped.* - *con pedale* - with pedal

Question 148

Explain the musical abbreviation *accel.*

Answer 148

*accel.* - *accelerando* - becoming quicker

Question 149

Explain the musical abbreviation *allarg.*

Answer 149

*allarg.* - *allargando* - broadening, becoming slower

Question 150

Explain the musical abbreviation *riten.*

Answer 150

*riten.* - *ritenuto* - suddenly slower, held back

Question 151

Explain the musical abbreviation *rall.*

Answer 151

*rall.* - *rallentando* - slowing down

Question 152

Explain the musical abbreviation *ped.*

Answer 152

*ped.* - *pedale* - pedal marking - with pedal

Question 153

Explain the musical abbreviation *marc.*

Answer 153

*marc.* - *marcato* - marked or stressed

Question 154

Name and explain the musical sign.

Answer 154

*fermata* - pause; hold the note or rest longer than its written value

Question 155

Name and explain the musical sign.

Answer 155

*tenuto* - held, sustained

Question 156

Name and explain the musical sign.

Answer 156

*ped.* - *pedale* - pedal marking - with pedal

Question 157

Name and explain the musical sign.

Answer 157

*staccato* - detached

Question 158

Name and explain the musical sign.

Answer 158

*slur* - play the notes *legato*

Question 159

Name and explain the musical sign.

Answer 159

*pedale* - pedal marking - with pedal

Question 160

Explain the musical term *tre corde*.

Answer 160

*tre corde* - three strings; release the left (piano) pedal

Question 161

Explain the musical term *una corda*.

Answer 161

*una corda* - one string; depress the left (piano) pedal

Question 162

Explain the musical term *pedale*.

Answer 162

*pedale* - pedal

Question 163

Explain the articulation term *slur*.

Answer 163

*slur* - play the notes *legato*

Question 164

Explain the articulation term *leggiero*.

Answer 164

*leggiero* - light, nimble, quick

Question 165

Explain the articulation term *tenuto*.

Answer 165

*tenuto* - held, sustained

Question 166

Explain the articulation term *staccato*.

Answer 166

*staccato* - detached

Question 167

Explain the articulation term *marcato*.

Answer 167

*marcato* - marked or stressed

Question 168

Explain the articulation term *martellato*.

Answer 168

*martellato* - strongly accented, hammered

Question 169

Explain the articulation term *accent*.

Answer 169

*accent* - a stressed note

Question 170

Explain the articulation term *legato*.

Answer 170

*legato* - smooth

Question 171

Explain the articulation term *pesante*.

Answer 171

*pesante* - weighty, with emphasis

Question 172

Explain the articulation term *sostenuto*.

Answer 172

*sostenuto* - sustained

Question 173

Name the articulation term meaning - play the notes *legato*.

Answer 173

*slur*

Question 174

Name the articulation term meaning - light, nimble, quick.

Answer 174

*leggiero*

Question 175

Name the articulation term meaning - held, sustained.

Answer 175

*tenuto*

Question 176

Name the articulation term meaning - detached.

Answer 176

*staccato*

Question 177

Name the articulation term meaning - marked or stressed.

Answer 177

*marcato*

Question 178

Name the articulation term meaning - strongly accented, hammered.

Answer 178

*martellato*

Question 179

Name the articulation term meaning - a stressed note.

Answer 179

*accent*

Question 180

Name the articulation term meaning - smooth.

Answer 180

*legato*

Question 181

Name the articulation term meaning - weighty, with emphasis.

Answer 181

*pesante*

Question 182

Name the articulation term meaning - sustained.

Answer 182

*sostenuto*