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{
  "multiple_choice": [
    {
      "question": "What is the name of the note on the third line of the bass clef?",
      "options": ["A", "B", "C", "D"],
      "answer": "D"
    },
    {
      "question": "Which accidental lowers a pitch by a half step?",
      "options": ["Sharp", "Flat", "Natural", "Double Sharp"],
      "answer": "Flat"
    }
  ],
  "free_response": {
    "prompt": "Write out the notes of the following melody on a grand staff: G4, A4, B4, C5, B4, A4, G4. Include appropriate clefs.",
    "scoring": {
        "1 point": "Correct placement of notes on the staff",
        "1 point": "Correct use of treble and bass clefs",
        "1 point": "Accurate representation of pitch sequence"
      }
  }
}

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{
  "multiple_choice": [
    {
      "question": "How many eighth notes are in a quarter note?",
      "options": ["1", "2", "3", "4"],
      "answer": "2"
    },
    {
      "question": "Which note value receives 4 beats in 4/4 time?",
      "options": ["Half note", "Quarter note", "Whole note", "Eighth note"],
      "answer": "Whole note"
    }
  ],
  "free_response": {
    "prompt": "In 4/4 time, write a measure containing one half note, two quarter notes, and four eighth notes. Include appropriate rests.",
    "scoring": {
       "1 point": "Correct note values",
       "1 point": "Correct placement of notes and rests",
       "1 point": "Correct use of time signature"
      }
  }
}

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{
  "multiple_choice": [
    {
      "question": "What is the interval between the 3rd and 4th degree of a major scale?",
      "options": ["Whole step", "Half step", "Minor third", "Major third"],
      "answer": "Half step"
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the name of the 5th scale degree?",
      "options": ["Tonic", "Subdominant", "Dominant", "Leading tone"],
      "answer": "Dominant"
    }
  ],
  "free_response": {
    "prompt": "Write out the notes of a G major scale, ascending and descending. Label each scale degree with its name.",
     "scoring": {
        "1 point": "Correct notes in the G major scale",
        "1 point": "Correct ascending and descending order",
        "1 point": "Accurate labeling of scale degrees"
      }
  }
}

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{
  "multiple_choice": [
    {
      "question": "How many sharps are in the key of D major?",
      "options": ["1", "2", "3", "4"],
      "answer": "2"
    },
    {
      "question": "Which key has one flat in its key signature?",
      "options": ["G major", "F major", "C major", "D major"],
      "answer": "F major"
    }
  ],
  "free_response": {
    "prompt": "Identify the key of a piece that has two sharps in its key signature. Explain your reasoning.",
    "scoring": {
       "1 point": "Correct identification of the key (D major)",
       "1 point": "Explanation of the relationship between sharps and key",
       "1 point": "Accurate reference to the circle of fifths (optional)"
      }
  }
}

json
{
  "multiple_choice": [
    {
      "question": "Which of the following is an example of a compound meter?",
      "options": ["2/4", "3/4", "4/4", "6/8"],
      "answer": "6/8"
    },
    {
      "question": "How many beats are in a measure of 3/4 time?",
      "options": ["2", "3", "4", "6"],
      "answer": "3"
    }
  ],
  "free_response": {
    "prompt": "Compare and contrast simple and compound meter. Provide examples of time signatures for each.",
    "scoring": {
        "1 point": "Clear definition of simple meter",
        "1 point": "Clear definition of compound meter",
        "1 point": "Correct examples of time signatures for each"
      }
  }
}

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{
  "multiple_choice": [
    {
      "question": "Which dynamic marking indicates 'very loud'?",
      "options": ["p", "f", "mp", "ff"],
      "answer": "ff"
    },
    {
      "question": "What does 'staccato' articulation mean?",
      "options": ["Smooth and connected", "Short and detached", "Full value", "Emphasized"],
      "answer": "Short and detached"
    }
  ],
  "free_response": {
    "prompt": "Describe how dynamics and articulation can affect the interpretation of a musical phrase. Provide examples.",
    "scoring": {
        "1 point": "Explanation of the role of dynamics in musical expression",
        "1 point": "Explanation of the role of articulation in musical expression",
         "1 point": "Clear examples of how dynamics and articulation change the feel of the music"
      }
  }
}