Advanced harmony and composition

Question 1 of 10

A passing note moves

A. by step between two chord notes B. by leap C. only in the bass D. without resolution

Question 2 of 10

Rewriting a whole piece in a different key without changing anything else is

A. transposition B. modulation C. augmentation D. diminution

Question 3 of 10

An imperfect cadence ends on

A. chord V B. chord I C. chord IV D. chord VI

Question 4 of 10

Changing from one key to another within a piece of music is

A. modulation B. transposition only C. syncopation D. improvisation

Question 5 of 10

Modulation in music means

A. changing from one key to another B. changing tempo C. changing instruments D. stopping the music

Question 6 of 10

Accenting weak beats or off-beats instead of strong beats is

A. syncopation B. legato C. a cadence D. a drone

Question 7 of 10

A plagal cadence moves from

A. IV to I B. V to I C. I to IV D. II to V

Question 8 of 10

A perfect cadence moves from

A. V to I B. IV to I C. I to V D. V to VI

Question 9 of 10

A sequence in composition is

A. a melodic pattern repeated at a different pitch B. a single note C. silence D. a key signature

Question 10 of 10

An interrupted cadence moves from

A. V to VI B. V to I C. IV to I D. I to V

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