Music Midterm Ai

Question 1

What is the pattern to create a major scale?

Answer 1

WWHWWWH

Question 2

How do you create a natural minor scale?

Answer 2

Follow the pattern WHWWHWW or lower the 3rd, 6th, and 7th scale degrees of the corresponding major scale by a half step.

Question 3

What is the order of sharps in key signatures?

Answer 3

F, C, G, D, A, E, B

Question 4

How can the name of a key be derived from sharps?

Answer 4

Look at the last sharp and go up one whole step.

Question 5

How do you find the relative minor scale from a major scale?

Answer 5

Count up six scale degrees or count backwards by three scale degrees.

Question 6

What is the order of flats in key signatures?

Answer 6

B, E, A, D, G, C, F

Question 7

How can the name of a key be derived from flats?

Answer 7

Look at the second to last flat.

Question 8

Ionian

Answer 8

Major Scale

Question 9

What are generic intervals?

Answer 9

The distance between two notes, determined by counting spaces and lines.

Question 10

What are specific intervals?

Answer 10

Intervals that depend on sound; 1st, 4th, 5th, and 8th are perfect; 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th are major.

Question 11

What is diatonic intervals?

Answer 11

Intervals that are always in the key of the starting note.

Question 12

What is a cappella music?

Answer 12

Music sung only by voice, without instrumental accompaniment.

Question 13

What is a motet?

Answer 13

A polyphonic choral piece that is sacred.

Question 14

Who composed ‘Ave Maria… virgo serena’?

Answer 14

Josquin des Prez

Question 15

What are the five movements of the Mass?

Answer 15

• Kyrie
• Gloria
• Credo
• Sanctus
• Agnus Dei

Question 16

What is the significance of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s Gloria?

Answer 16

It expresses mercy and is written for 6 voices with staggered entries.

Question 17

What did Martin Luther start?

Answer 17

The Reformation

Question 18

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?

Answer 18

To address issues in the Church, including the understanding of sacred lyrics.

Question 19

What are French chansons and Italian/English madrigals?

Answer 19

Secular music forms that enhance poetry.

Question 20

What characterizes madrigals?

Answer 20

Multiple voices based on descriptive poetry, often a cappella.

Question 21

What does through-composed mean in music?

Answer 21

Every line has its own specific melody.

Question 22

Who wrote ‘Il bianco e dolce cigno’?

Answer 22

Jacques Arcadelt

Question 23

What are the characteristics of the Baroque period?

Answer 23

• Contrast in styles
• Growth of orchestras
• Shift from modality to functional tonality

Question 24

What is monody?

Answer 24

A solo song with instrumental accompaniment.

Question 25

What is figured bass?

Answer 25

A type of notation indicating chords above or below bass notes.

Question 26

What is basso continuo?

Answer 26

Accompaniment using two instruments: one for bass line and another for harmonies.

Question 27

What is equal temperament?

Answer 27

Adjustment of intervals in an octave to allow playing in every major or minor scale.

Question 28

What is the doctrine of affections?

Answer 28

The idea that every piece conveys a single emotion.

Question 29

What is a concerto?

Answer 29

An instrumental form based on the opposition of different sound bodies.

Question 30

What is the structure of a solo concerto?

Answer 30

Three movements (fast-slow-fast).

Question 31

What is Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons'?

Answer 31

An example of a solo concerto with programmatic elements.

Question 32

What is word painting in music?

Answer 32

Musical techniques that reflect the literal meaning of lyrics.

Question 33

Dorian

Answer 33

Minor scale with raised 6th

Question 34

Phrygian

Answer 34

Minor scale with lowered 2nd

Question 35

Lydian

Answer 35

Major with raised 4th

Question 36

Mixolydian

Answer 36

Major with lowered 7th

Question 37

Aeolian

Answer 37

Natural minor scale

Question 38

Locrian

Answer 38

Natural minor with lowered 2nd and 5th