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1
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How many half steps is an octave?

A

12

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2
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How many half steps is a fifth?

A

7

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3
Q

What key signature do modes take?

A

Their relative Ionian (i.e. B Locrian = C Ionian, no flats/no sharps).

(Remember that the letter name indicates the FIRST NOTE, not the key)

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4
Q

What kind of 7 do unaltered chord symbols (i.e. C7) use?

A

Flat 7

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5
Q

Spell C7

A

C E G B♭

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6
Q

Spell CMaj7

A

C E G B

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7
Q

Spell Cmin7

A

C E♭ G B♭

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8
Q

Spell C add9

A

C E G D

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9
Q

Spell C9

A

C E G B♭ D

(also called dominant 9th)

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10
Q

Name the Primary Triads

A

I, IV, V

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10
Q

What is another way to indicate half-diminished?

A

min7(♭5)

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11
Q

Name the Secondary Triads

A

ii, iii, vi, vii°

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12
Q

What determines closed vs. open voicing?

A

The distance ( closed < octave or open > octave) between the Soprano and Tenor voices

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13
Q

Define Contrary motion

A

Opposite directions

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14
Q

Define Parallel motion

A

Same direction, same INTERVAL

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15
Q

Define Similar motion

A

Same direction, different INTERVAL

16
Q

Define Oblique motion

A

One voice moves, one voice remains

17
Q

What voices should not cross?

A

Soprano and Alto

18
Q

Which voices may cross briefly?

A

Inner voices

19
Q

What is Super Locrian?

A

The locrian mode of the melodic minor
(i.e. A melodic minor: A B C D E F# G# A
Super Locrian: G# A B C D E F# G#

20
Q

What does the word “add” omit in chords?

A

Other extensions unless specified
(i.e. C add9 omits the 7th)

21
Q

What is the function of “sus”?

A

Omits the 3 and adds the 4 to a chord unless sus2 is specified.
(Csus4 = C F G)
(Csus2 = C D G)

22
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