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  1. AP Music Theory
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Pitch, Major Scales and Key Signatures, Rhythm, Meter, and Expressive Elements

Question 1
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1 mark

In Baroque music when composers utilize terraced dynamics they are making use of which principle concerning contrasting volumes?

Question 2
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1 mark

Which symbol in sheet music indicates that a note should be played softly?

Question 3
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1 mark

What dynamic marking would indicate to play quietly?

Question 4
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1 mark

How would you notate an accented note?

Question 5
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1 mark

How would a sudden subito piano dynamic marking affect the interpretation of a repeated note passage in the development section of a sonata-allegro form?

Question 6
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1 mark

What dynamic marking would best convey intensity without increased loudness in the climax of an orchestral piece that uses dissonant harmonies?

Question 7
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1 mark

Which approach toward articulations would most likely alter standard interpretations by integrating techniques from another era into Renaissance vocal music?

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Question 8
college-boardMusic TheoryAPExam Style
1 mark

Which articulation marking would suggest detaching notes slightly while still maintaining connection between them?

Question 9
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1 mark

What combination of articulation and dynamic elements will provide the subtlety required to execute advanced overtone singing in choral works?

Question 10
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1 mark

When analyzing Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, what dynamic symbol would you expect to find accompanying the iconic four-note opening motif for added emphasis?