Minor Scales and Key Signatures, Melody, Timbre, and Texture
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
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
When composing a melody that includes tritones within its structure, if one appears between F# and C natural what must occur next so as not to leave it unresolved according to common practice rules?
Tritone splits, raising half step, F# lowering whole step.
Leading tone (F#) moves up half step, G7 chord resolves to Cmaj.
Leading tone (F#) rises whole step, B half-dim chord resolves to Bmin.
Tritone retains position, Gmaj7 chord sustained over two measures.
In serialist twelve-tone compositions what role does interval-class consistency play across rows?
He maintains aesthetic appeal regardless if he uses notes
It creates more chaos than established compositional methods
The correct answer ensures cohesiveness despite lack of tonal centering
To provide easier access points for listeners unfamiliar with serialism
Which of these intervals is considered a perfect fifth?
A to D
G to D
E to G#
F to Bb
Which interval quality changes when modulating from a major key to its relative minor?
The seventh interval becomes augmented.
The fifth interval becomes diminished.
The second interval becomes major.
The third interval becomes minor.
How many half-steps are there in an octave?
Seventy
One
Iwo
Twelve

How are we doing?
Give us your feedback and let us know how we can improve
If you ascend from G to Bb, what interval have you created?
A minor third
A major second
A diminished fifth
An augmented fourth
If a melodic note is approached and left by leap in an accented manner on an unstable beat, what type of non-harmonic tone is it typically identified as?
Escape Tone
Appoggiatura
Anticipation
Neighboring Tone
What is the size of an interval from A to B on any instrument?
Major sixth
Major second
Minor second
Perfect fourth