AP Music Theory - Round 1

Clefs

100

Some times called the G clef, this clef is used by the higher voices, trumpets, clarinets, saxophones, & violins.

What is the Treble Clef

200

Often referred to as the F clef, this clef is used by baritone and bass voices, low brass instruments, as well as the bass guitar.

What is the Bass Clef.

300

Only used in some instances this clef whole world revolves around the pitch of C.  Primarily used by viola, but sometimes used by trombones.

What is the Alto Clef.

400

In ascending order the lines of the bass clef.

What is GBDFA.

500

In descending order the lines of the alto clef.

What is GECAF.

Notes & Stuff

100

Enharmonic with Cb

What is B?

200

Enharmonic with G#

What is Ab?

300

This pitch is known as middle C.

What is C4?

400

There are this many notes (letter names, not accidentals) in the standard music alphabet.

What is 7?

500

I sometimes mean B or Bb in the German music alphabet.

What is H?

Intervals

100

Jaws

What is a minor second/half step?

200

I am the nickname for the A4/d5 interval.

What is a tritone?

300

In a major key, diatonic 1/4/5/8.

What are perfect intervals?

400

I am the type of interval used in "Across the Stars" (Star Wars prequels love theme)

What is a m6?

500

Maria (West Side Story)

What is a M7.

Major Keys

100

5 sharps

What is B major?

200

My submediant is A.

What is C major?

300

My key has 6 flats.

What is Gb major?

400

My leading tone is D#.

What is E major.

500

I am the supertonic of G# major.

What is A#?

Minor Keys

100

There are this many forms of the minor scales.

What is 3?

200

This form of the minor scale using the subtonic ascending & descending.

What is natural minor?

300

This is the type of minor scale used in Aladdin & other Arabian themed music.

What is harmonic minor?

400

I have the same key signature as A major.

What is F# minor?

500

I am the leading tone of the minor key signature that has the same key signature as B major.

What is F double sharp?