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Appoggiaturas

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What is an appoggiatura?

  1. A non-harmonic tone that resolves to a harmonic tone

  2. A harmonic tone that resolves to a non-harmonic tone

  3. A grace note that is played before a harmonic tone

  4. A turn that is played after a harmonic tone

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone that is played before a harmonic tone and resolves to it.

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a grace note?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a grace note is played after a harmonic tone

  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a grace note is a harmonic tone

  3. An appoggiatura is longer than a grace note

  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a grace note

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone that is played before a harmonic tone and resolves to it, while a grace note is a harmonic tone that is played after a harmonic tone.

What is the most common type of appoggiatura?

  1. The upper appoggiatura

  2. The lower appoggiatura

  3. The acciaccatura

  4. The mordent

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The upper appoggiatura is the most common type of appoggiatura. It is played above the harmonic tone and resolves down to it.

What is the difference between an upper appoggiatura and a lower appoggiatura?

  1. An upper appoggiatura is played above the harmonic tone, while a lower appoggiatura is played below the harmonic tone

  2. An upper appoggiatura resolves down to the harmonic tone, while a lower appoggiatura resolves up to the harmonic tone

  3. An upper appoggiatura is longer than a lower appoggiatura

  4. An upper appoggiatura is more dissonant than a lower appoggiatura

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An upper appoggiatura is played above the harmonic tone and resolves down to it, while a lower appoggiatura is played below the harmonic tone and resolves up to it.

What is an acciaccatura?

  1. A short appoggiatura that is played on the beat

  2. A long appoggiatura that is played off the beat

  3. A grace note that is played before a harmonic tone

  4. A turn that is played after a harmonic tone

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An acciaccatura is a short appoggiatura that is played on the beat. It is usually played above the harmonic tone and resolves down to it.

What is a mordent?

  1. A short appoggiatura that is played off the beat

  2. A long appoggiatura that is played on the beat

  3. A grace note that is played before a harmonic tone

  4. A turn that is played after a harmonic tone

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mordent is a short appoggiatura that is played off the beat. It is usually played above the harmonic tone and resolves down to it.

How are appoggiaturas notated?

  1. With a small note head

  2. With a slash through the stem

  3. With a dot above the note head

  4. With a slur from the appoggiatura to the harmonic tone

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Appoggiaturas are notated with a small note head.

Where are appoggiaturas commonly used?

  1. In melodies

  2. In harmonies

  3. In counterpoint

  4. In all of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Appoggiaturas are commonly used in melodies, harmonies, and counterpoint.

What is the function of an appoggiatura?

  1. To add ornamentation to a melody

  2. To create dissonance

  3. To resolve to a harmonic tone

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Appoggiaturas can add ornamentation to a melody, create dissonance, and resolve to a harmonic tone.

What are some examples of appoggiaturas in music?

  1. The opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

  2. The melody of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik

  3. The harmony of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Appoggiaturas can be found in the opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, the melody of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik, and the harmony of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5.

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a suspension?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a suspension is played after a harmonic tone

  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a suspension is a harmonic tone

  3. An appoggiatura is shorter than a suspension

  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a suspension

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone that is played before a harmonic tone and resolves to it, while a suspension is a harmonic tone that is played after a harmonic tone and resolves to it.

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a passing tone?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a passing tone is played between two harmonic tones

  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a passing tone is a harmonic tone

  3. An appoggiatura is longer than a passing tone

  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a passing tone

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone that is played before a harmonic tone and resolves to it, while a passing tone is a harmonic tone that is played between two harmonic tones.

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a neighbor tone?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a neighbor tone is played after a harmonic tone

  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a neighbor tone is a harmonic tone

  3. An appoggiatura is longer than a neighbor tone

  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a neighbor tone

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone that is played before a harmonic tone and resolves to it, while a neighbor tone is a harmonic tone that is played after a harmonic tone and resolves to it.

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and an escape tone?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while an escape tone is played after a harmonic tone

  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while an escape tone is a harmonic tone

  3. An appoggiatura is longer than an escape tone

  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than an escape tone

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone that is played before a harmonic tone and resolves to it, while an escape tone is a harmonic tone that is played after a harmonic tone and resolves to it.

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a cambiata?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a cambiata is played after a harmonic tone

  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a cambiata is a harmonic tone

  3. An appoggiatura is longer than a cambiata

  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a cambiata

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone that is played before a harmonic tone and resolves to it, while a cambiata is a harmonic tone that is played after a harmonic tone and resolves to it.

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