QUIZZES

 

 

 

Quiz #1: Perfect Authentic Cadences

In four-part vocal style, write three perfect authentic cadences illustrating the

three standard combinations of complete and incomplete chords when V7 resolves to I

(i.e., incomplete V7 resolving to complete I,

complete V7 resolving to incomplete I,

and complete V7 resolving to complete I).

Each cadence will be written in a different key (any major or minor key is possible),

and the soprano will be provided.

Time limit: 4 minutes

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Quiz #2: Common Pre-dominant Chords

Realize two progressions in four-part vocal style.

Each progression consists of four chords: I - PD - V - I (where "PD" is either IV or ii6).

You may be asked to write in any major or minor key.

Only Roman numerals and figures will be provided.

Time limit: 6 minutes

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Quiz #3: Cadential 6/4

Realize a five-chord progression in four-part vocal style.

The progression begins on the tonic (either in root position or in first inversion),

progresses to a common pre-dominant chord,

then to a cadential 6-4 chord which either resolves to a V triad or a V7 chord,

and finally it cadences on I.

You may be asked to write in any major or minor key.

Only Roman numerals, figures, and a meter signature will be provided.

You will need to write your own rhythm and barlines.

Time limit: 4 minutes

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Quiz #4: Cadence Types

Illustrate three different cadence types (two-chord progressions) in four-part vocal style.

You are responsible for all of the cadence types we have covered:

perfect authentic, imperfect authentic, half, Phrygian, plagal, and deceptive.

You may be asked to write in any major or minor key.

Only the cadence names will be provided.

You will need to supply the Roman numerals and figures as well as the pitches.

Time limit: 5 minutes

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Quiz #5: Diatonic Sequences

Given the names of two different sequence types,

write the bass line and the Roman numerals and figures

for the first five chords of each sequence.

Upper voices are not required, but you may write them for extra credit.

You may be asked to write in any major or minor key; expect two different keys.

Time limit: 3 minutes

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Quiz #6: Tonicizations of V

Given Roman numerals and figures for three different chords tonicizing V,

write the designated chords and resolve them correctly in four-part vocal style.

Each progression is two chords long; the chord of resolution is not specified.

You may be asked to write in any major or minor key; expect three different keys.

Time limit: 5 minutes

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Quiz #7: Secondary Chords (tonicizations beyond V)

Given Roman numerals and figures for two different secondary chords,

write the designated chords and resolve them correctly in four-part vocal style.

Each progression is two chords long; the chord of resolution is not specified.

You may be asked to write in any major or minor key; expect two different keys.

Time limit: 4 minutes

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Quiz #8: Transposing Instruments

Given a very short melody at concert pitch, re-write for a specified transposing instrument. Given a very short melody for a transposing instrument, re-write at concert pitch.

You will be responsible for key signatures and clefs as well as pitches.

You will be told how each instrument transposes. Expect two different instruments.

Time limit: 5 minutes

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If you'd like additional online drill for transposing instruments, you might want to try Teoría.

 

 

 

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