Scales & key signatures
Finish this phrase: Father Charles...
... Goes Down And Ends Battle
How many notes are required to make up a chord?
At least 2
Which intervals are considered 'perfect' rather than 'major'?
Unison, 4th, 5th, 8ve
Melody, texture, tone colour, form/structure, articulation, dynamics, duration
What is tonality?
The key
What is the key signature of Bb Major?
Bb & Eb
What scale degrees do you need to create a minor triad?
1, b3, 5
What are the two other names for a tritone interval?
Augmented 4th & Diminished 5th
Define tone colour
The quality of a sound
What do we use to help us complete rhythmic transcription?
Beat strokes
What are the notes of the C Major pentatonic scale?
C, D, E, G, A, C
Name the notes in a D Major triad
D, F#, A
To create a Major 6th interval below E, which note would you require?
G
Define biphonic texture
A melody line with a drone
What is melodic contour?
The shape of a melody
Name the scale degrees of the Blues scale
1, b3, 4, b5, 5, b7, 8
What are the chords that create the Four Chords chord progression?
I, V, vi, IV
Name a song used to remember a Perfect 4th interval
(To receive the points, you must sing this interval in context)
Advance Australia Fair, Star Wars etc.
List the chord structure of the 12 bar blues
I - I - I - I
IV - IV - I - I
V - IV - I - I
Describe the difference between a tie and a slur
A tie is used to connect two notes of the same pitch together (elongating the overall length); a slur connects two or more notes together to create a smoother articulation.
Using your knowledge of the Circle of 5ths, what is the scale that has 5 sharps?
(Bonus points if you can name the sharps in the correct order)
B Major
F#, C#, G#, D#, A#
What is the IV in I - IV - V - I, where Bb is the tonic chord?
Eb
What interval have I created with these notes (reading from bottom up): G, F
Minor 7th
In analysis questions, why are we expected to link back to musical character throughout our responses?
Considering the intention of the piece
Considering how composers utilise various musical elements to create feeling
What is Miss Nolan's favourite band?
The Killers