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

Question 1
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In C Major, what scale degree occurs immediately below the mediant?

Question 2
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1 mark

When constructing a harmonic minor scale ascending from A to A without repeating any pitches, which of these notes would not be altered from its natural occurrence in A major?

Question 3
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1 mark

Which scale degree in C major typically precedes the dominant when creating a cadential progression?

Question 4
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1 mark

When a melody composed in D major shifts to the dominant key, what is the new tonic note?

Question 5
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1 mark

Is it possible for two notes with enharmonic spellings to occupy different scale degrees in two separate keys?

Question 6
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1 mark

In constructing an advanced-level melody in F# major, which non-diatonic pitch could be used effectively as an upper neighbor tone that resolves by stepwise motion to create momentary tension before returning to the tonic?

Question 7
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1 mark

If a piece modulates from G major to D major, what scale degree does the note G become in the new key?

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Question 8
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1 mark

What is the term for a non-harmonic tone in which an unstable note occurs on the downbeat and resolves to a stable one preceding it?

Question 9
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1 mark

Which non-harmonic tone involves stepping away from and then returning to the original chord tone, usually on an unaccented beat?

Question 10
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1 mark

If you were transposing music written in D minor up a perfect fourth into another minor key using accidentals instead of key signatures where would you need accidentals?