Intervals

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What is the interval between the notes C and E?

  1. Major Third

  2. Minor Third

  3. Perfect Fourth

  4. Major Sixth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between C and E is a Major Third because it spans three whole tones.

Which of these intervals is the smallest?

  1. Minor Second

  2. Major Second

  3. Perfect Fifth

  4. Minor Seventh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Minor Second is the smallest interval, spanning only one half tone.

What is the interval between the notes G and D?

  1. Perfect Fifth

  2. Minor Sixth

  3. Major Seventh

  4. Octave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between G and D is a Perfect Fifth because it spans seven half tones.

Which of these intervals is considered dissonant?

  1. Major Third

  2. Perfect Fourth

  3. Minor Seventh

  4. Major Sixth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Minor Seventh is considered dissonant due to its wide span and clashing overtones.

What is the interval between the notes F and A?

  1. Major Third

  2. Minor Third

  3. Perfect Fourth

  4. Major Sixth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The interval between F and A is a Perfect Fourth because it spans five whole tones.

Which of these intervals is commonly used in cadences?

  1. Perfect Fifth

  2. Minor Sixth

  3. Major Seventh

  4. Octave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Perfect Fifth is commonly used in cadences due to its strong and stable sound.

What is the interval between the notes B and F#?

  1. Minor Third

  2. Major Third

  3. Perfect Fourth

  4. Tritone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interval between B and F# is a Tritone, also known as an augmented fourth or diminished fifth.

Which of these intervals is considered consonant?

  1. Major Second

  2. Minor Second

  3. Major Seventh

  4. Minor Ninth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Major Second is considered consonant due to its harmonious and pleasing sound.

What is the interval between the notes D and B?

  1. Major Sixth

  2. Minor Sixth

  3. Major Seventh

  4. Octave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between D and B is a Major Sixth because it spans nine half tones.

Which of these intervals is commonly used in jazz and blues music?

  1. Minor Third

  2. Major Third

  3. Perfect Fifth

  4. Minor Seventh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Minor Seventh is commonly used in jazz and blues music due to its expressive and emotional qualities.

What is the interval between the notes A and E?

  1. Major Sixth

  2. Minor Sixth

  3. Major Seventh

  4. Octave


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The interval between A and E is a Major Seventh because it spans eleven half tones.

Which of these intervals is considered perfect?

  1. Major Third

  2. Perfect Fourth

  3. Major Sixth

  4. Minor Seventh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Perfect Fourth is considered perfect due to its harmonious and stable sound.

What is the interval between the notes C# and G#?

  1. Major Third

  2. Minor Third

  3. Perfect Fourth

  4. Tritone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interval between C# and G# is a Tritone, also known as an augmented fourth or diminished fifth.

Which of these intervals is commonly used in classical music?

  1. Major Second

  2. Minor Second

  3. Perfect Fifth

  4. Minor Ninth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Perfect Fifth is commonly used in classical music due to its strong and stable sound.

What is the interval between the notes Eb and Bb?

  1. Major Sixth

  2. Minor Sixth

  3. Major Seventh

  4. Octave


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The interval between Eb and Bb is a Minor Seventh because it spans ten half tones.

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