Minor Scales and Key Signatures, Melody, Timbre, and Texture
If you were asked to analyze modulation between relative keys, which interval might you expect to find bridging pivot chords?
Perfect fifth
Major third
Minor sixth
Augmented fourth
What specific voice-leading error could result from incorrectly writing parallel perfect intervals between two voices over consecutive chords?
Parallel octaves or fifths are considered voice-leading errors in common practice harmony because they reduce independence between parts
ICES INCANE Three Parachutes lessen harmonic richness and complexity
Incorrect notes are used instead of creating dynamic contrast between independent melodic lines
Parallel thirds or sixths create displeasing harmonic textures that clash with melody lines
Assuming a composition contains multiple sections, each of which features distinct tonality, what is likely to result from various segment boundary crossings in terms of the respective local inter-relations?
Despite potential variances, no meaningful alteration actually takes place during such junctures.
Any crossing utterly disrupts continuity, forcing an abrupt reset of the harmonic framework.
Typically, adjustments are made to reconcile differences between adjacent passage tones, preserving fluent transitions.
Intervals consistently expand regardless of how closely aligned previous and next areas were.
What interval quality change occurs when you alter a perfect fifth by raising the top note by a half step?
Augmented fifth
Diminished sixth
Minor sixth
Major sixth
A Melody Begins On D And Moves Up To An E Then Descends To Bb Before Ascending Again. What Interval Does The Bb Constitute Relative To The Original D?
Augmented fourth
Major sixth
Diminished fifth
Minor seventh
Which of the following is considered a simple time signature?
9/8
6/8
2/4
12/8
Which interval quality is found between C and E in a C major scale?
Perfect fifth
Diminished fourth
Major third
Minor third

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In analyzing a piece where a consecutive series of intervals are all minor thirds apart, what would be the relationship between the first note (C) and the fifth note in this sequence?
Minor ninth
Perfect eleventh
Major tenth (or minor seventh plus an octave)
Diminished eighth (or diminished octave)
What interval size is created when you ascend diatonically from G# to D# within the key of E major?
Augmented Fourth
Perfect Fifth
Major Sixth
Tritone
What quality is created when an interval's upper and lower notes are lowered by one half-step each?
Doubly diminished
Minor
Lessened
Diminished