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

Question 1
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1 mark

How might ritardando be effectively used at cadences across varied compositions?

Question 2
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1 mark

Which note value alteration would most likely extend an antecedent-consequent phrase structure beyond its typical length?

Question 3
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1 mark

If a melody is played with an unexpected accent on the second beat of a 4/4 measure, what is this an example of?

Question 4
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1 mark

Which rhythmic alteration retains melodic contour and harmonic structure but extends duration proportionally across all notes within a phrase?

Question 5
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1 mark

Which non-diatonic secondary function typically introduces modal mixture when momentarily borrowing from the parallel major in a minor key progression?

Question 6
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1 mark

Which of the following notes has the shortest duration?

Question 7
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1 mark

In mixed meters transitioning between ? and ?, what rhythmic figure could maintain continuous eight-note motion through both bars while emphasizing metric modulation?

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Question 8
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1 mark

Which rhythmic device is most commonly associated with the tension and release pattern found in a typical Baroque sarabande?

Question 9
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1 mark

Which note value is equivalent to half of a quarter note?

Question 10
college-boardMusic TheoryAPExam Style
1 mark

What rhythmic value represents one beat in 4/4 time?