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Pitch, Major Scales and Key Signatures, Rhythm, Meter, and Expressive Elements

Question 1
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Which of the following is the musical symbol for a sharp note?

Question 2
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1 mark

Which time signature indicates that each measure has four beats and the quarter note gets one beat?

Question 3
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Which of the following harmonic progressions would best exemplify an advanced understanding of Neapolitan chords when composing in a minor key?

Question 4
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1 mark

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?

Question 5
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1 mark

If four beats are found in every measure and the half note gets one beat, which time signature is being used?

Question 6
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1 mark

Which of the following fugue components is characterized by a successive statement of the subject in a different voice immediately following its initial presentation?

Question 7
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1 mark

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?

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Question 8
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1 mark

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?

Question 9
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1 mark

Which secondary dominant would typically resolve to the IV chord in a major key?

Question 10
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1 mark

Considering enharmonic equivalents, which interval would be the most appropriate alternative to notate a diminished fifth above C?