Grade 5 Theory Exam Prep Short Quizzes

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These are short quizzes are meant to help you check your understanding of each of the topics to help you prepare for your exam. Alternatively, you can access “Discovering Music Theory” for more practice materials
 

Chapter 1: Rhythm

How many dotted-quavers are there in the meter ?
4, each dotted quaver represent 3 demi-semiquavers
What time does a quintuplet and sextuplets equal to?
Four notes of the same value

Chapter 2 & 3: Pitch

Write a F using Alto Clef
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What is the key when you transpose a minor 3rd up from D major?
F Major
An A Clarinet want to play a C pitch, what note should the instrument play?
D Sharp or E Flat, as the A Clarinet is a minor 2nd lower in pitch compared to a C pitched instrument.

Chapter 4: Keys & Scales

What is the major key that have 7 sharps?
C Sharp Major
What is the enharmonic major of G Flat Major?
F Sharp Major

Chapter 5: Intervals

What interval is a A and D Sharp?
Augmented 4th
What is another name for a compound perfect 5th interval?
Perfect 12th

Chapter 6: Chords

What is the 2nd chord of G Sharp minor?
A Sharp, C Sharp, E
What is a imperfect cadence?
I - V
 
What is the IIB Inversion of D Minor?
G ,B flat, E

Chapter 7 & 8: Terms, Signs & Instruments

What are all of the definite pitched percussion instruments part of Grade 5 Theory?
Xylophone, Celesta, Marimba, Timpani
What is the definition of transposing instrument?
Instrument that produces a higher or lower pitch than indicated in music written for it., such as a B flat clarinet pitches a minor 3rd lower than actually written.
What is the difference between Acciaccatura and appoggiatura?
Acciaccatura is slightly shorter than appoggiatura
What does “Attaca” means?
Go straight