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Scales: Harmonic and Melodic Minor Scales

Description: This quiz covers the concepts of Harmonic and Melodic Minor Scales in music theory.
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What is the interval between the first and second degrees of the harmonic minor scale?

  1. Major second

  2. Minor second

  3. Augmented second

  4. Diminished second


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The harmonic minor scale has an augmented second interval between the first and second degrees.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the melodic minor scale?

  1. Raised sixth and seventh degrees ascending

  2. Lowered sixth and seventh degrees descending

  3. Minor third interval between the first and second degrees

  4. Major seventh interval between the sixth and seventh degrees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The melodic minor scale has a minor seventh interval between the sixth and seventh degrees, not a major seventh.

What is the name of the third mode of the harmonic minor scale?

  1. Phrygian

  2. Dorian

  3. Lydian

  4. Mixolydian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The third mode of the harmonic minor scale is the Phrygian mode.

Which of the following scales has a diminished fifth interval between the fifth and sixth degrees?

  1. Harmonic minor

  2. Melodic minor

  3. Major scale

  4. Natural minor scale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The harmonic minor scale has a diminished fifth interval between the fifth and sixth degrees.

What is the interval between the fourth and fifth degrees of the melodic minor scale?

  1. Major third

  2. Minor third

  3. Augmented third

  4. Diminished third


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The melodic minor scale has an augmented third interval between the fourth and fifth degrees.

Which of the following is NOT a common use of the harmonic minor scale?

  1. Flamenco music

  2. Jazz improvisation

  3. Classical music

  4. Country music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The harmonic minor scale is not commonly used in country music.

What is the name of the sixth mode of the melodic minor scale?

  1. Aeolian

  2. Locrian

  3. Ionian

  4. Dorian


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sixth mode of the melodic minor scale is the Locrian mode.

Which of the following scales has a raised seventh degree?

  1. Harmonic minor

  2. Melodic minor

  3. Major scale

  4. Natural minor scale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The harmonic minor scale has a raised seventh degree.

What is the interval between the second and third degrees of the melodic minor scale?

  1. Major second

  2. Minor second

  3. Augmented second

  4. Diminished second


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The melodic minor scale has a minor second interval between the second and third degrees.

Which of the following is a common use of the melodic minor scale?

  1. Film scores

  2. Rock music

  3. Blues music

  4. Traditional Indian music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The melodic minor scale is commonly used in film scores.

What is the name of the fourth mode of the harmonic minor scale?

  1. Lydian

  2. Mixolydian

  3. Aeolian

  4. Dorian


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The fourth mode of the harmonic minor scale is the Aeolian mode.

Which of the following scales has a lowered second degree?

  1. Harmonic minor

  2. Melodic minor

  3. Major scale

  4. Natural minor scale


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The melodic minor scale has a lowered second degree.

What is the interval between the fifth and sixth degrees of the harmonic minor scale?

  1. Major third

  2. Minor third

  3. Augmented third

  4. Diminished third


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The harmonic minor scale has a diminished third interval between the fifth and sixth degrees.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the harmonic minor scale?

  1. Raised seventh degree

  2. Lowered sixth degree

  3. Augmented second interval between the first and second degrees

  4. Minor third interval between the fourth and fifth degrees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The harmonic minor scale has an augmented third interval between the fourth and fifth degrees, not a minor third.

What is the name of the second mode of the melodic minor scale?

  1. Dorian

  2. Phrygian

  3. Lydian

  4. Mixolydian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The second mode of the melodic minor scale is the Dorian mode.

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