Modes and Form
Which mode is identical to the major scale?
Dorian
Ionian
Aeolian
Mixolydian
Which mode is characterized by a raised 4th?
Mixolydian
Dorian
Lydian
Phrygian
A short melodic excerpt features the following intervals from the 'tonic': Whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step. Which mode is most likely represented by this excerpt?
Ionian
Dorian
Phrygian
Mixolydian
What phrase relationship is described as two identical phrases?
a a'
a b
a a
b a
Which of the following is most important in determining if two phrases form a period?
The length of the phrases
The melodic similarity of the phrases
The strength of the cadence at the end of each phrase
The tempo of the phrases
A four-phrase excerpt presents two pairs of antecedent and consequent phrases. The final cadence is the strongest and most conclusive. What type of period is this?
Parallel Period
Contrasting Period
Asymmetrical Period
Double Period
In instrumental music, what is the primary function of the exposition?
To bring the piece to a close
To introduce the main themes
To provide a contrasting section
To modulate to a new key

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What is the key difference between a coda and a codetta?
A coda is longer than a codetta
A codetta concludes a phrase or movement, while a coda concludes the entire piece
A coda is always in a different key
A codetta always introduces new thematic material
In choral music, what is the function of a verse?
To repeat the main melody
To introduce new musical ideas before the chorus
To set up the story with the main lyrics
To bring the song to a close
What differentiates a chorus from a refrain in choral music?
A chorus is always instrumental
A refrain's melody always varies, while a chorus's melody repeats
A chorus always modulates to a new key
A refrain's lyrics repeat, while its melody may vary; a chorus's melody and lyrics both repeat