Advanced harmony and composition

Question 1 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 2 of 10

A plagal cadence moves from

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

Question 3 of 10

An interrupted cadence moves from

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

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

A suspension is prepared, sounded against a chord change and then

A. resolved by step downwards B. repeated forever C. leapt upwards D. omitted

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

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

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

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

Modulation in music means

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

Question 10 of 10

An imperfect cadence ends on

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

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