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2 - Scales - Technical Degrees Flashcards

Use this deck to learn the Technical Degree Names; Major and minor scales starting on different technical degrees; Intervals; Transposition; Time Signatures in Simple and Compound Time; Solid and Broken Triads; and Style in Performance Terms. Audio is included to supplement your learning. Master Your Musicianship Skills - Complete Lesson 2 of the matching Ultimate Music Theory Advanced Workbook to enhance your music theory training. UltimateMusicTheory.com

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Identify the technical degree name for the first degree of a scale.

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Tonic

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Identify the technical degree name for the sixth degree of a scale.

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Submediant

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Identify the technical degree name for the third degree of a scale.

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Mediant

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Identify the technical degree name for the eighth degree of a scale.

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Tonic

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Identify the technical degree name for the fifth degree of a scale.

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Dominant

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Identify the technical degree name for the fourth degree of a scale.

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Subdominant

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Identify the technical degree name for the seventh degree of a scale.

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Leading note

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Identify the technical degree name for the second degree of a scale.

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Supertonic

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Name the Major scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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B Major scale
Submediant

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Name the Major scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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D Major scale
Leading note

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Name the Major scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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A Major scale
Submediant

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Name the Major scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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C Major scale
Supertonic

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Name the Major scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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A flat Major scale
Supertonic

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Name the Major scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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C sharp Major scale
Dominant

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Name the Major scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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D flat Major scale
Submediant

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Name the Major scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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F sharp Major scale
Mediant

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Name the Major scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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G Major scale
Supertonic

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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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d sharp minor harmonic scale
Submediant

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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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a flat minor melodic scale
Dominant

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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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d sharp minor melodic scale
Supertonic

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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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b flat minor melodic scale
Dominant

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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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a flat minor harmonic scale
Supertonic

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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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a flat minor harmonic scale
Subdominant

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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.

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b flat minor natural scale
Subtonic
(Subtonic is unraised 7th degree)

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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
f minor natural scale Dominant
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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
b minor harmonic scale Leading note
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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
a sharp minor melodic scale Subdominant
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Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
d minor natural scale Dominant
29
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
c minor melodic scale Subdominant
30
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
a flat minor natural or melodic scale Dominant
31
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
d sharp minor natural or melodic scale Mediant
32
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
d sharp minor harmonic scale Mediant
33
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
g minor harmonic scale Submediant
34
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
d sharp minor harmonic scale Subdominant
35
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
g sharp minor natural or melodic scale Subtonic (Subtonic is unraised 7th degree)
36
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
a flat minor harmonic scale Dominant
37
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
c sharp minor harmonic scale Supertonic
38
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
e flat minor melodic scale Mediant
39
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
g sharp minor melodic scale Submediant
40
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
a sharp minor harmonic scale Mediant
41
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
g minor melodic scale Subdominant
42
Name the minor scale. Identify the technical degree name of the first note.
a sharp minor natural or melodic scale Submediant
43
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Treble Clef Augmented 7
44
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Bass Clef Augmented 6
45
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Treble Clef minor 3
46
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Alto Clef Augmented 5
47
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Bass Clef minor 2
48
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Treble Clef minor 2
49
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Bass Clef minor 2
50
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Treble Clef diminished 7
51
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Treble Clef Major 3
52
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Bass Clef Augmented 4
53
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Treble Clef Perfect 8
54
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Tenor Clef Perfect 1
55
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Alto Clef diminished 3
56
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Bass Clef Augmented 1
57
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Alto Clef diminished 7
58
Identify the Clef. Name the interval.
Bass Clef Major 6
59
Identify the missing Time Signature.
The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
65
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The Time Signature is
66
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The Time Signature is
67
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The Time Signature is
68
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The Time Signature is
69
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The Time Signature is
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The Time Signature is
71
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The Time Signature is
72
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The Time Signature is
73
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The Time Signature is
74
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - c minor Root - C
75
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - d sharp minor Root - A sharp
76
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - c minor Root - G
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Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - d sharp minor Root - D sharp
78
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - c minor Root - C
79
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - f sharp minor Root - B
80
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - g minor Root - G
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Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - c minor Root - F
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Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - g minor Root - D
83
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - b flat minor Root - B flat
84
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - c sharp minor Root - F sharp
85
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - c minor Root - G
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Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - e flat minor Root - E flat
87
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - b flat minor Root - F
88
Name the minor key. Name the Root.
Key - e minor Root - B
89
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
D to D Perfect 1
90
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
E flat to D sharp Augmented 7
91
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
E to G double sharp Augmented 3
92
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
E flat to A flat Perfect 4
93
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
C to D Major 2
94
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
E flat to B flat Perfect 5
95
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
A to G double sharp Augmented 7
96
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
B flat to E double flat diminished 4
97
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
A to A Perfect 1
98
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
A flat to F Major 6
99
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
E to G double sharp Augmented 3
100
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
E to G flat diminished 3
101
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
D flat to E natural Augmented 2
102
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
B to E Perfect 4
103
Name the interval note names (lower note first). Name the interval.
C flat to C flat Perfect 1
104
Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - C Major, m.2 - E flat Major Interval up a minor 3
105
Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - G Major, m.2 - D Major Interval up a Perfect 5
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Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - D Major, m.2 - F Major Interval up a minor 3
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Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - C Major, m.2 - A Major Interval up a Major 6
108
Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - A Major, m.2 - D Major Interval up a Perfect 4
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Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - F Major, m.2 - A flat Major Interval up a minor 3
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Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - G Major, m.2 - A flat Major Interval up a minor 2
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Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - C Major, m.2 - B flat Major Interval up a minor 7
112
Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - G Major, m.2 - A Major Interval up a Major 2
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Name the key of m.1 and of m.2. Name the interval of transposition.
m.1 - F Major, m.2 - A Major Interval up a Major 3
114
Explain the Italian term *ad libitum (ad lib)*.
*ad libitum (ad lib)* - at the liberty of the performer
115
Explain the Italian term *animato*.
*animato* - lively, animated
116
Explain the Italian term *con brio*.
*con brio* - with vigor, spirit
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Explain the Italian term *dolente*.
*dolente* - sad
118
Explain the Italian term *largamente*.
*largamente* - broadly
119
Explain the Italian term *maestoso*.
*maestoso* - majestic
120
Explain the Italian term c*on espressione*.
*con espressione* - with expression
121
Explain the Italian term *morendo*.
*morendo* - dying, fading away
122
Explain the Italian term *grazioso*.
*grazioso* - graceful
123
Explain the Italian term *agitato*.
*agitato* - agitated
124
Explain the Italian term *con grazia*.
*con grazia* - with grace
125
Explain the Italian term *dolce*.
*dolce* - sweet, gentle
126
Explain the Italian term *cantabile*.
*cantabile* - in a singing style
127
Explain the Italian term *giocoso*.
*giocoso* - humorous, jocose
128
Name the Italian term meaning - at the liberty of the performer.
*ad libitum (ad lib)*
129
Name the Italian term meaning - lively, animated.
*animato*
130
Name the Italian term meaning - with vigor, spirit.
*con brio*
131
Name the Italian term meaning - sad.
*dolente*
132
Name the Italian term meaning - broadly.
*largamente*
133
Name the Italian term meaning - majestic.
*maestoso*
134
Name the Italian term meaning - with expression.
*con espressione*
135
Name the Italian term meaning - dying, fading away.
*morendo*
136
Name the Italian term meaning - graceful.
*grazioso*
137
Name the Italian term meaning - agitated.
*agitato*
138
Name the Italian term meaning - with grace.
*con grazia*
139
Name the Italian term meaning - sweet, gentle.
*dolce*
140
Name the Italian term meaning - in a singing style.
*cantabile*
141
Name the Italian term meaning - humorous, jocose.
*giocoso*
142
Explain the Italian term *con fuoco*.
*con fuoco* - with fire
143
Explain the Italian term *espressivo*.
*espressivo* - expressive, with expression
144
Explain the Italian term *mesto*.
*mesto* - sad, mournful
145
Explain the Italian term *grandioso*.
*grandioso* - grand, grandiose
146
Explain the Italian term *brillante*.
*brillante* - brilliant
147
Explain the Italian term *semplice*.
*semplice* - simple
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Explain the Italian term *sonore*.
*sonore* - sonorous
149
Explain the Italian term *sotto voce*.
*sotto voce* - soft, subdued, under the breath
150
Explain the Italian term *spiritoso*.
*spiritoso* - spirited
151
Explain the Italian term *tranquillo*.
*tranquillo* - quiet, tranquil
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Explain the Italian term *vivo*.
*vivo* - lively
153
Explain the Italian term *scherzando*.
*scherzando* - playful
154
Name the Italian term meaning - with fire.
*con fuoco*
155
Name the Italian term meaning - expressive, with expression.
*espressivo*
156
Name the Italian term meaning - sad, mournful.
*mesto*
157
Name the Italian term meaning - grand, grandiose.
*grandioso*
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Name the Italian term meaning - brilliant.
*brillante*
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Name the Italian term meaning - simple.
*semplice*
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Name the Italian term meaning - sonorous.
*sonore*
161
Name the Italian term meaning - soft, subdued, under the breath.
*sotto voce*
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Name the Italian term meaning - spirited.
*spiritoso*
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Name the Italian term meaning - quiet, tranquil.
*tranquillo*
164
Name the Italian term meaning - lively.
*vivo*
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Name the Italian term meaning - playful.
*scherzando*

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