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Scales: Music Theory and Analysis

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What is the most common type of scale in Western music?

  1. Major scale

  2. Minor scale

  3. Chromatic scale

  4. Pentatonic scale

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The major scale is the most common type of scale in Western music. It is a diatonic scale, meaning it has seven notes, and it is characterized by its bright and cheerful sound.

What is the difference between a major scale and a minor scale?

  1. The major scale has a higher pitch than the minor scale

  2. The minor scale has a lower pitch than the major scale

  3. The major scale has a brighter sound than the minor scale

  4. The minor scale has a darker sound than the major scale

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The major scale has a brighter sound than the minor scale. This is because the major scale has a higher third note than the minor scale.

What are the three main types of minor scales?

  1. Natural minor scale, Harmonic minor scale, Melodic minor scale

  2. Major scale, Minor scale, Chromatic scale

  3. Pentatonic scale, Hexatonic scale, Heptatonic scale

  4. Whole tone scale, Half tone scale, Quarter tone scale

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of minor scales are the natural minor scale, the harmonic minor scale, and the melodic minor scale. The natural minor scale is the most common type of minor scale. The harmonic minor scale has a raised seventh note, which gives it a more intense sound. The melodic minor scale has a raised sixth and seventh note, which gives it a more melodic sound.

What is a chromatic scale?

  1. A scale that has all 12 notes of the octave

  2. A scale that has only the white keys of the piano

  3. A scale that has only the black keys of the piano

  4. A scale that has a repeating pattern of notes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A chromatic scale is a scale that has all 12 notes of the octave. It is used to create a sense of tension or drama in music.

What is a pentatonic scale?

  1. A scale that has five notes

  2. A scale that has seven notes

  3. A scale that has nine notes

  4. A scale that has eleven notes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pentatonic scale is a scale that has five notes. It is often used in folk music and blues music.

What is the difference between a whole step and a half step?

  1. A whole step is two half steps

  2. A half step is two whole steps

  3. A whole step is one half step

  4. A half step is one whole step

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A whole step is two half steps. A half step is the smallest interval between two notes in Western music.

What is the tonic of a scale?

  1. The first note of the scale

  2. The last note of the scale

  3. The middle note of the scale

  4. The highest note of the scale

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tonic of a scale is the first note of the scale. It is the most important note in the scale and it gives the scale its name.

What is the dominant of a scale?

  1. The fifth note of the scale

  2. The fourth note of the scale

  3. The third note of the scale

  4. The second note of the scale

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dominant of a scale is the fifth note of the scale. It is the most important note in the scale after the tonic and it gives the scale its harmonic character.

What is the subdominant of a scale?

  1. The fourth note of the scale

  2. The fifth note of the scale

  3. The third note of the scale

  4. The second note of the scale

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The subdominant of a scale is the fourth note of the scale. It is the note that is below the dominant and it gives the scale its harmonic stability.

What is a cadence?

  1. A sequence of chords that ends a musical phrase

  2. A sequence of chords that begins a musical phrase

  3. A sequence of chords that is used to transition between two musical phrases

  4. A sequence of chords that is used to create a sense of tension or drama in music

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A cadence is a sequence of chords that ends a musical phrase. It is used to create a sense of finality and resolution.

What is the most common type of cadence?

  1. Perfect cadence

  2. Imperfect cadence

  3. Plagal cadence

  4. Deceptive cadence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common type of cadence is the perfect cadence. It is a cadence that ends on the tonic chord of the scale.

What is an imperfect cadence?

  1. A cadence that ends on the dominant chord of the scale

  2. A cadence that ends on the subdominant chord of the scale

  3. A cadence that ends on a chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant chord

  4. A cadence that ends on a chord that is not in the key of the music

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An imperfect cadence is a cadence that ends on the dominant chord of the scale. It is used to create a sense of tension or drama in music.

What is a plagal cadence?

  1. A cadence that ends on the subdominant chord of the scale

  2. A cadence that ends on the tonic chord of the scale

  3. A cadence that ends on a chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant chord

  4. A cadence that ends on a chord that is not in the key of the music

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A plagal cadence is a cadence that ends on the subdominant chord of the scale. It is used to create a sense of peace and tranquility in music.

What is a deceptive cadence?

  1. A cadence that ends on a chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant chord

  2. A cadence that ends on a chord that is not in the key of the music

  3. A cadence that ends on the tonic chord of the scale

  4. A cadence that ends on the dominant chord of the scale

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A deceptive cadence is a cadence that ends on a chord other than the tonic, dominant, or subdominant chord. It is used to create a sense of surprise or unexpectedness in music.

What is a modulation?

  1. A change in the key of a piece of music

  2. A change in the tempo of a piece of music

  3. A change in the dynamics of a piece of music

  4. A change in the instrumentation of a piece of music

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A modulation is a change in the key of a piece of music. It is used to create a sense of variety and interest in music.

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