Grade 5 theory

Question 1

What is the time signature for Compound triple dotted crotchet beats

Answer 1

9 / 8

Question 1

What is the time signature for Compound duple dotted minim beats

Answer 1

6 / 4

Question 2

What is the time signature for Compound quadruple dotted quaver beats

Answer 2

12 / 16

Question 3

What is the time signature for Compound duple dotted crotchet beats

Answer 3

6 / 8

Question 4

What is the time signature for Compound triple dotted minim beats

Answer 4

9 / 4

Question 5

Diatonic intervals

Answer 5

Any relationship that occurs within the same scale or key. Major 2nd Major and minor 3rd Perfect 4th & 5th Minor & major 6th and 7th Perfect octave

Question 6

Which triads are major, minor or diminished in a major scale?

Answer 6

Tonic major; super tonic minor; mediant minor; subdominant major; dominant major; sub mediant minor; leading note diminished I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, vii0

Question 7

Chromatic interval

Answer 7

Two notes of the interval from outside the same scale or key Minor 2nd, Diminished 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Augmented 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th

Question 8

Augmented

Answer 8

Widen any major or perfect interval one semitone without changing the letter name of the note

Question 9

Diminished

Answer 9

Reduce a minor or perfect interval one semitone without changing the letter name of the note.

Question 10

Compound intervals

Answer 10

Any intervals which are larger than an octave. Bottom note is treated as if it is the key note.

Question 11

Intervals in an augmented triad

Answer 11

Major third plus major third

Question 12

Intervals in a diminished triad

Answer 12

Minor third plus minor third

Question 13

Interval in a major triad

Answer 13

Major 3rd plus minor 3rd

Question 14

Intervals in a minor triad

Answer 14

Minor 3rd plus major 3rd

Question 15

What is the time signature for Compound quadruple dotted crotchet beats

Answer 15

12 / 8

Question 16

Which triads are major, minor or diminished in a minor scale?

Answer 16

Tonic minor; super tonic diminished; mediant major; sub dominant minor; dominant major; sub mediant major; leading diminished i, ii0, III, iv, V, VI, vii0

Question 17

Perfect cadence chord progression

Answer 17

V - I Minor V - i

Question 18

Plagal cadence chord progression

Answer 18

IV - I Minor iv - i Often final cadence in hymns

Question 19

Imperfect cadence chord progression

Answer 19

I - V (i - V) ii - V (ii• - V) IV - V (iv - V) Sounds unfinished, often marks half way point in a melody.

Question 20

Interrupted cadence chord progression

Answer 20

V - vi (minor V - VI) Sounds interrupted and unexpected. In major keys the final chord is minor in the mood becomes despairing. In the minor key the final chord is a major in the mood turns brighter.

Question 21

Two notes of the interval from outside the same scale or key Minor 2nd, Diminished 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Augmented 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th

Answer 21

Chromatic interval