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Total points for
Section B _______
out of 50
C. Four Part Harmony
12. In four voices, add the alto and tenor according to the given spacing.
(1 pt per note = 8 pts)
13. Harmonize the smoothest way possible (common tone stepwise). All chords in root position
(1 pt per note = 12 pts)
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14. Harmonize the smoothest way possible (common tone stepwise and contrary motion nearest).
(1 pt per note = 12 pts)
15. Harmonize the melody with I and V chords (V7 optional). (1 pt per note = 18 pts)
Total points for
Section C _______
out of 50
D. Sight Singing and Dictation
16. Sight Singing. You will have one minute in which to practice singing the following melody. After
one minute you will be asked to sing it out loud. The starting pitch does not matter, but if you wish the
proctor will give it to you.
(25 pts)
17. Dictation. Write the melody you will hear played on the piano. It will be played four times.
(25 pts)
Total points for
Section D _______
out of 50
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