Music Theory for the true Music Theorist

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1. In equal-tempered tuning, if the pitch A1 is equal to 440 CPS (cycles per second), the pitch E2 would have a frequency of__________. 659 CPS 660 CPS 1320 CPS 1328 CPS

2. In the Just or Pure-third system of tuning, there is only one size of whole step. True False

3. A V7/viio in the key of A major would be spelled D sharp - F double sharp - A sharp - C sharp. True False

4. Which of the following chords MOST COMMONLY resolves to a second inversion tonic triad? French 6 German 6 Italian 6 Neapolitan 6

5. What is the 5th note in a C harmonic series? E G C F

6. Speaking of Neapolitan chords, The Neapolitan 6 chord is so named because it is believed to have originated in this European city. Answer: (One Word)

7. In a 13 chord of the non-jazz variety, which chord tone(s), if any, are usually omitted? Remember, these questions aren't intended to deal in Jazz Theory. The 3rd and the 5th The 5th only The 3rd only No chord tones are omitted

8. In a Bach Concerto Grosso where the key is C major, which of the following keys will most likely NOT have a perfect authentic cadence? F Major D minor B minor G major

9. The notes C-D-E flat-F-G flat-A flat-A-B-C make up what kind of scale? Octatonic Altered Lydian Wholetone Nonatonic

10. More universities offer Ph.D. degrees in Music Theory than Ph.D. degrees in Musicology. True False