Music Theory Quiz

What is a perfect cadence in music theory?

• V - I (V - i)

• IV - I (iv - i)

• I - V (i - V)

• V - vi (V - VI)

Which type of cadence sounds incomplete and unfinished?

• Perfect cadence

• Plagal cadence

• Imperfect cadence

• Interrupted cadence

What is the definition of stepwise motion in voice leading?

• A voice part leaps up or down in the interval of a 3rd or more

• Two voice parts move in contrary motion

• A voice part moves up or down one step (Interval of a 2nd)

• Two voice parts retained constantly in two chords

In voice leading, what is the aim for outer voice parts (soprano and bass)?

• Similar motion

• Contrary motion

• Parallel motion

• Oblique motion

What is the recommended motion for inner voice parts such as alto and tenor?

• Stepwise motion

• Large leaps

• Random motion

• Descending motion

In a minor key, how should the seventh note be handled?

• Lower it by a semitone

• Raise it by means of an accidental

• Keep it unchanged

• Lower it by a whole tone

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable instance of parallel motion?

• Parallels in thirds and sixths

• Perfect fifth to diminished fifth

• Parallels in different parts

• Parallel fifths

What may be omitted in root position with a reason?

• The third

• The fifth

• The seventh

• The octave

What is another name for a Perfect Cadence?

• Authentic cadence

• Deceptive cadence

• Amen cadence

• Incomplete cadence

Which cadence is also known as the "Amen" cadence?

• Plagal cadence

• Perfect cadence

• Interrupted cadence

• Imperfect cadence