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Scales: Construction and Characteristics

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What is the major scale formula?

  1. W-W-H-W-W-W-H

  2. W-H-W-W-W-H-W

  3. H-W-W-W-H-W-W

  4. W-W-H-W-H-W-W


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The major scale formula is a pattern of whole steps (W) and half steps (H) that is used to construct major scales. The formula starts with a whole step, followed by two half steps, then three whole steps, and finally a half step.

What is the minor scale formula?

  1. W-H-W-W-H-W-W

  2. W-W-H-W-H-W-H

  3. H-W-W-W-H-W-W

  4. W-W-H-W-W-H-W


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minor scale formula is a pattern of whole steps (W) and half steps (H) that is used to construct minor scales. The formula starts with a whole step, followed by two half steps, then three whole steps, and finally a half step.

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

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

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

  3. The major scale has more whole steps than the minor scale.

  4. The minor scale has more half steps than the major scale.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The major scale has a brighter, more cheerful sound than the minor scale, which has a darker, more somber sound. This is because the minor scale has more half steps than the major scale, which gives it a more dissonant sound.

What are the three types of minor scales?

  1. Natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor

  2. Major minor, minor major, and augmented minor

  3. Diminished minor, augmented minor, and chromatic minor

  4. Whole tone minor, half tone minor, and quarter tone minor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three types of minor scales are the natural minor, the harmonic minor, and the melodic minor. The natural minor scale is the most common type of minor scale, and it is the one that is most often used in classical music. The harmonic minor scale is a variation of the natural minor scale that has a raised seventh scale degree. The melodic minor scale is a variation of the natural minor scale that has a raised sixth and seventh scale degrees.

What is the chromatic scale?

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

  2. A scale that consists of only whole steps

  3. A scale that consists of only half steps

  4. A scale that consists of alternating whole steps and half steps


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chromatic scale is a scale that consists of all 12 notes of the octave. It is used in a variety of musical contexts, including jazz, blues, and classical music. The chromatic scale can be used to create a variety of different sounds, from dissonant and tense to smooth and flowing.

What is the pentatonic scale?

  1. A scale that consists of five notes

  2. A scale that consists of seven notes

  3. A scale that consists of nine notes

  4. A scale that consists of eleven notes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pentatonic scale is a scale that consists of five notes. It is a very common scale in many different cultures around the world. The pentatonic scale is often used in folk music, blues, and rock music. It can also be used to create a variety of different sounds, from simple and melodic to complex and dissonant.

What is the whole tone scale?

  1. A scale that consists of six whole steps

  2. A scale that consists of six half steps

  3. A scale that consists of alternating whole steps and half steps

  4. A scale that consists of all 12 notes of the octave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The whole tone scale is a scale that consists of six whole steps. It is a very unusual scale, and it is not used very often in music. However, it can be used to create a variety of different sounds, from dissonant and tense to smooth and flowing.

What is the augmented scale?

  1. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees raised by one half step

  2. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees raised by one half step

  3. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the first, third, and fifth scale degrees raised by one half step

  4. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the fourth, sixth, and eighth scale degrees raised by one half step


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The augmented scale is a scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees raised by one half step. It is a very dissonant scale, and it is not used very often in music. However, it can be used to create a variety of different sounds, from dissonant and tense to smooth and flowing.

What is the diminished scale?

  1. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees lowered by one half step

  2. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the first, third, and fifth scale degrees lowered by one half step

  3. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees lowered by one half step

  4. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the fourth, sixth, and eighth scale degrees lowered by one half step


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The diminished scale is a scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees lowered by one half step. It is a very dissonant scale, and it is not used very often in music. However, it can be used to create a variety of different sounds, from dissonant and tense to smooth and flowing.

What is the blues scale?

  1. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees lowered by one half step

  2. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees lowered by one half step

  3. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the first, third, and fifth scale degrees lowered by one half step

  4. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the fourth, sixth, and eighth scale degrees lowered by one half step


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The blues scale is a scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees lowered by one half step. It is a very common scale in blues music, and it can also be used in other genres of music, such as jazz and rock. The blues scale can be used to create a variety of different sounds, from dissonant and tense to smooth and flowing.

What is the jazz scale?

  1. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees raised by one half step

  2. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the first, third, and fifth scale degrees raised by one half step

  3. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees raised by one half step

  4. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the fourth, sixth, and eighth scale degrees raised by one half step


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The jazz scale is a scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees raised by one half step. It is a very common scale in jazz music, and it can also be used in other genres of music, such as blues and rock. The jazz scale can be used to create a variety of different sounds, from dissonant and tense to smooth and flowing.

What is the harmonic minor scale?

  1. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees raised by one half step

  2. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees lowered by one half step

  3. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the first, third, and fifth scale degrees lowered by one half step

  4. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the fourth, sixth, and eighth scale degrees lowered by one half step


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The harmonic minor scale is a scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees raised by one half step. It is a very common scale in classical music, and it can also be used in other genres of music, such as jazz and rock. The harmonic minor scale can be used to create a variety of different sounds, from dissonant and tense to smooth and flowing.

What is the melodic minor scale?

  1. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees raised by one half step

  2. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees raised by one half step

  3. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the first, third, and fifth scale degrees raised by one half step

  4. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the fourth, sixth, and eighth scale degrees raised by one half step


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The melodic minor scale is a scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees raised by one half step. It is a very common scale in classical music, and it can also be used in other genres of music, such as jazz and rock. The melodic minor scale can be used to create a variety of different sounds, from dissonant and tense to smooth and flowing.

What is the diminished whole tone scale?

  1. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees lowered by one half step

  2. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the first, third, and fifth scale degrees lowered by one half step

  3. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees lowered by one half step

  4. A scale that consists of seven notes, with the fourth, sixth, and eighth scale degrees lowered by one half step


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The diminished whole tone scale is a scale that consists of seven notes, with the second, fourth, and sixth scale degrees lowered by one half step. It is a very dissonant scale, and it is not used very often in music. However, it can be used to create a variety of different sounds, from dissonant and tense to smooth and flowing.

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