General Theory

Question 1

Which mode begins on C?

Answer 1

Ionian

Question 2

Which mode begins on D?

Answer 2

Dorian

Question 3

Which mode begins on E?

Answer 3

Phrygian

Question 4

Which mode begins on F?

Answer 4

Lydian

Question 5

Which mode begins on G?

Answer 5

Mixolydian

Question 6

Which mode begins on A?

Answer 6

Aeolian

Question 7

Which mode begins on B?

Answer 7

Locrian

Question 8

Which cadence is x-V?

Answer 8

Imperfect

Question 9

Which cadence is V-I?

Answer 9

Perfect

Question 10

Which cadence is IV-I?

Answer 10

Plagal

Question 11

Which cadence is interrupted?

Answer 11

V-vi

Question 12

How to find relative minor key from major?

Answer 12

Descend by 3 semitones

Question 13

How to work out a major key from #s?

Answer 13

raise final # by 1 semi-tone

Question 14

How to work out a major key from bs?

Answer 14

penultimate b

Question 15

what signifies a modulation?

Answer 15

Pivot chord=in both keys, notice accidentals of new key, perfect cadence

Question 16

Appogiatura v.s. acciacatura?

Answer 16

Appogiatura= takes half the note value, whereas acciacatura= played as fast as possible

Question 17

How are lower mordents/inverted turns written?

Answer 17

With a line through the middle

Question 18

How do you recognise antiphony?

Answer 18

Rests

Question 19

How do you recognise a solo?

Answer 19

Virtuosic, complex melody, little accompaniment

Question 20

What is a fugue?

Answer 20

Has 1 ‘subject’ melody, gradually counter-subject melodies are introduced

Question 21

How is a dim 7 chord formed?

Answer 21

With minor 3rd intervals

Question 22

How is a neapolitan 6th chord formed?

Answer 22

flattened, major II chord, in 1st inversion

Question 23

When was the Baroque era?

Answer 23

1600-1750

Question 24

What is a Lombardic rhythm?

Answer 24

1 semi-quaver + 1 dotted quaver

Question 25

What is fortspinnung?

Answer 25

Using one melodic idea and reusing/ developing it

Question 26

What is a cadential 6/4?

Answer 26

Cadence/ chord progression: Ic- V- I

Question 27

What is a tierce de picardie?

Answer 27

Ending a cadence in a minor key with a major chord