Chapter 3 - Scales, Keys, And Modes

Question 0

What is the second scale degree named?

Answer 0

Supertonic

Question 1

What is the first scale degree named?

Answer 1

Tonic

Question 2

What is the third scale degree named?

Answer 2

Mediant

Question 3

What is the fourth scale degree named?

Answer 3

Subdominant

Question 4

What is the fifth scale degree named?

Answer 4

Dominant

Question 5

What is the sixth scale degree named?

Answer 5

Sub medians

Question 6

What is the raised seventh scale degree named?

Answer 6

Leading tone

Question 7

What is the lowered seventh scale degree named?

Answer 7

Subtonic

Question 8

What is the raised sixth scale degree named?

Answer 8

Raised submediant

Question 9

Name and list the characteristics of the church mode starting on tonic.

Answer 9

Ionian - normal major scale.

Question 10

Name and list the characteristics of the church mode starting on supertonic.

Answer 10

Dorian - natural minor scale with raised sixth.

Question 11

Name and list the characteristics of the church mode starting on mediant.

Answer 11

Phrygian - natural minor scale with lowered second.

Question 12

Name and list the characteristics of the church mode starting on subdominant.

Answer 12

Lydian - major scale with raised fourth.

Question 13

Name and list the characteristics of the church mode starting on dominant.

Answer 13

Mixolydian - major scale with lowered seventh.

Question 14

Name and list the characteristics of the church mode starting on submediant.

Answer 14

Aeolian - natural minor scale.

Question 15

Name and list the characteristics of the church mode starting on leading tone.

Answer 15

Locrian - natural minor with lowered second and fifth.

Question 16

Define tonality.

Answer 16

The key a piece is in.