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

Question 1
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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 2
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1 mark

When notating an octave jump from middle C upwards for vocalists, what notation should be used for clarity?

Question 3
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1 mark

How many lines does the standard musical staff have?

Question 4
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1 mark

What non-diatonic progression often creates dramatic tension when moving from an unstable tone back into diatonic harmony?

Question 5
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1 mark

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

Question 6
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1 mark

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

Question 7
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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?

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Question 8
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1 mark

What interval defines two pitches where one pitch vibrates at exactly twice the frequency of another pitch?

Question 9
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1 mark

Which non-diatonic secondary dominant would precede an E major chord in A minor key to intensify its arrival?

Question 10
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1 mark

What Is The Interval between Two pitches Identical In Name but One Is an Octave Higher Than The other?