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ALPHA School Grade______Date__________
CODE Points
Notice: Do NOT make any extra marks or comments on the test. Points may be deducted.
1. On the staves below:
A. Draw a note that is a diatonic half step B. Draw a note that is a chromatic half step 2
below each given note. above each given note.
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2. Classify these intervals by type and size. All five types may be used: MAJ, min, PER, AUG, and dim. 6
Example: PER 4th.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
3. Draw two enharmonic equivalents for each note on the staff below. Triple sharps and flats are not acceptable. 4
4. Complete this eight-measure melody in the major key named above the first staff. Compose the remaining
measures using good melodic writing principles such as unity, variety, contrast, and balance.
Include the following elements of composition. 1
A. In measure two, write either a melodic sequence or a rhythmic imitation of measure one.
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B. End the first phrase on the dominant note.
C. Use a good final melodic line of 7 up to 1, 5-1, 3-1, or 2 down to 1 to end the second phrase on tonic. 1
D. End each phrase on a strong beat. 1
A Major 1
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5. Each measure is characteristic of a particular meter. 2 3 4 5 6 9 12 4
Draw the correct time signature at the beginning of each measure.
Use four of these time signatures once: 4 4 4 4 4 8 8
Compound Asymmetrical Simple Compound
6. Transpose the given four-measure melody. On the second staff:
A. Write the key signature indicated above the second staff. 1
B. Write the time signature.
C. Transpose the given four-measure melody to the new key. 1
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B Major
A Major
7. For each minor scale below:
A. Draw the key signature for each minor scale named.
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B. Draw the notes of the minor scale ascending and descending. Use whole notes. 3
C. Add chromatic signs as needed to make the indicated form of the minor scale. 3
c minor
melodic form
f minor
natural form
c minor
harmonic form
8. The following triads are in root position, 1st inversion, or 2nd inversion.
Name the root of each triad and identify the triad as MAJ or min. Example: G MAJ, a min, etc. 6
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9. Circle the figured bass symbol which corresponds with the chord shown on the staff for each measure. 3
D Major e minor
I I6 I 46 IV IV6 IV64 V V6 V64 i i6 i 46 iv iv6 iv46 V V6 V46
10. Complete each part in the box to the right of the cadence.
E Major A. The common tone is kept in which voice? (circle one) 1
soprano alto tenor bass
B. In the V chord, the name of the note in the tenor voice is _____. 1
Use letter name and or if needed.
C. Name the note to which the leading tone moves. _______ 1
Use letter name and or if needed.
D. This is a/an (circle one) perfect or imperfect authentic 2
cadence.
11. Complete each part in the box to the right of the cadence.
b minor, harmonic form
A. Draw the root of each chord in the bass. Use whole notes. 2
B. In the blanks below the staff, identify each chord with the
correct Roman numeral. Upper case letters for major chords 2
and lower case for minor chords must be used.
C. This is a/an (circle one) perfect or imperfect 2
authentic cadence.
_____ _____
12. For each lead sheet chord:
A. On the treble staff, draw the indicated triad. 3
B. On the bass staff, draw the indicated bass note.
Chords will be major, minor, diminished, or augmented. Use chromatic signs as needed. 3
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13. Write the number of the correct definition in the blank. One definition will not be used.
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_____ Animato 1. A composition for solo voice from an opera or oratorio and must be
accompanied
_____ Aria
2. A perfect or major interval that has been increased by a half step
_____ Augmented Interval
3. A perfect or minor interval that has been decreased by a half step
_____ Diminished Interval 4. A smaller composition that is usually followed by a larger composition in the
same key
_____ First Inversion Triad
5. A triad with its root as the lowest pitch
_____ Poco a Poco
6. A triad with its third as its lowest pitch
_____ Prelude
7. Always
_____ Root Position Triad 8. Animated, lively
_____ Sempre 9. In four-part harmony, the highest voice
_____ Soprano 10. In four-part harmony, the third highest voice
11. Little by little
14. On both staves, draw the key signatures for the parallel major and minor keys. 8
15. In the musical example below:
A. How many phrases are shown in this excerpt? 4 or 8 (circle one) 1
B. What is the name of the chord on beat 1 of measure 4? ____ ________ (include MAJ or min) 1
C. How do measures 3 and 4 relate to measures 1 and 2? rhythmic imitation or melodic sequence (circle one) 1
Taken from Chopin's
Prelude in A Major,
Op. 28, No. 7
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_________________EAR TRAINING_________________
16. You will hear four intervals in a major key. All intervals are within one octave and will be either major ( MAJ ) 4
or perfect (PER). Classify each interval by type and size. Example: PER 4th
1. ______________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________ 4. ______________
17. You will hear four measures of rhythmic dictation. Fill in the blank measures. 3
18. You will hear eight measures of melodic dictation in the labeled major key. Fill in the blank measures. 4
G Major
19. You will hear four triads played in broken and blocked form. 4
Identify each triad as either MAJ, min, AUG, or dim.
1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________
_________________BONUS QUESTION_________________
On the treble staff, draw the indicated triad in root position or any inversion. On the bass staff, draw the one note
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as indicated by the figured bass (root, 3rd, or 5th). Use whole notes.
B Major
I V 64
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Theory Test Ear Training Instructions
For each question:
A. Play according to suggested tempo.
B. Leave plenty of silence between repetitions to allow hearing mentally.
C. Pause the audio tracks as needed to allow students time to write their answers.
Question 16: Intervals
1. Read the test question aloud and answer any questions.
2. Play the scale and tonic triad tones 1-3-5-3-1. Repeat the keynote and say its letter name. MM: = 60
3. Play the first example as a melodic interval and a harmonic interval. Pause. Repeat.
4. Play all examples once more, pausing briefly between each interval.
Question 17: Rhythmic Dictation
1. Read the test question aloud and answer any questions.
2. Explain that you will play a four-measure example, all on one pitch. The students are to draw the types of notes they
hear, where they are needed. The first measure is printed on the test.
3. Establish the tempo and beat by tapping and counting aloud one measure before each time you play. MM: . = 40
Do not count or tap while playing.
4. Play the example through, accenting the first beat of each measure. Play again while the students clap and count
aloud. Play a third time, then wait while they write.
5. Announce and play the first two measures. Pause. Repeat. Announce and play the last two measures. Pause. Repeat.
6. After a pause for writing, play all four measures once more.
Continued on the back
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Question 18: Melodic Dictation
1. Read the test question aloud and answer any questions.
2. Explain that you will play an eight-measure melody and explain the dictation procedure. The first and last measures
of each phrase are given.
3. Play the scale and tonic triad tones 1-3-5-3-1. Repeat the keynote and say its letter name.
4. Establish the tempo and beat by tapping and counting aloud one measure before each time you play. Do not count or tap
while playing.
5. Play all eight measures.
6. Repeat measures one through four. Tell the students they may sing this time. Repeat measures one through four.
7. Play measures one and two. Pause. Repeat.
8. Play measures three and four preceded by the last note of measure two. Pause. Repeat. MM: = 60
9. Play measures one through four once more. Pause.
10. Repeat steps 6 - 9 for measures five through eight. Pause. Play all eight measures once more.
G Major
Question 19: Triad Identification
1. Read the test question aloud and answer any questions.
2. Play each triad using the same method for each example. Pause. Repeat.
3. Play all examples once more, pausing briefly between each. MM: = 60
REMIND STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THE BONUS QUESTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TEST.
