Pitch, Major Scales and Key Signatures, Rhythm, Meter, and Expressive Elements
Which of the following is the musical symbol for a sharp note?
♭
♮
𝄪
♯
Which time signature indicates that each measure has four beats and the quarter note gets one beat?
Common time (“C”)
Simple duple
Simple triple ()
Alle breve (“Cut time” or “2/2”)
Which of the following harmonic progressions would best exemplify an advanced understanding of Neapolitan chords when composing in a minor key?
i - IV - N6 - V7
i - ii°6/5 - N6 - I
i - N6 - V7 - i
i - V7/N6 - N6 - I
In composing a melody that applies advanced chromaticism while remaining within common-practice tonality, what interval sequence could effectively create tension before resolving on the tonic note?
Ascending augmented second followed by descending minor third.
Descending perfect fourth followed by ascending minor second.
Ascending major sixth followed by descending perfect fifth.
Descending minor seventh followed by ascending major third.
If four beats are found in every measure and the half note gets one beat, which time signature is being used?
- Quadruple meter (4/4)
- Compound quadruple (12/8)
- Common time (or "C")
Cut time (also accepted as "alla breve" or "2/2")
Which of the following fugue components is characterized by a successive statement of the subject in a different voice immediately following its initial presentation?
Answering voice
Countersubject
Pedal point
Codetta
In tonal counterpoint, what results when one voice presents a melody formed with whole steps while another simultaneously plays the same melody transposed down a perfect fifth using half steps?
Contrary motion
Diminished seventh chord
False relation
Parallel octaves

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If an augmented sixth chord resolves correctly in a classical sonata form movement, what articulation should be applied at the moment of resolution to enhance its effect?
A legato connection into the resolution, maintaining fluidity between dissonance and consonance.
A staccato touch on resolution to punctuate rhythmic precision.
Tenuto on each note within the resolving tonic chord for emphasis on stability.
An accented marcato on resolution highlighting harmonic arrival.
Which secondary dominant would typically resolve to the IV chord in a major key?
Considering enharmonic equivalents, which interval would be the most appropriate alternative to notate a diminished fifth above C?
G-flat
B-sharp
F-sharp
A-double flat