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1 ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Code Name Written Theory Level 3 & Below Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (Points) 1. Listen to the pairs of rhythms. Circle same if the rhythms are the same. Circle different if the rhythms are different. (3) 1. same different 2. same different 3. same different 2. Listen to the pairs of notes. Circle higher if the 2 nd note is higher. Circle lower if the 2 nd note is lower. (3) 1. higher lower 2. higher lower 3. higher lower 3. Listen to the direction of the melody. Circle up if the melody goes up. Circle down if the melody goes down. (4) 1. up down 2. up down 3. up down 4. up down SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Circle all the notes on spaces in the staff below. (3) 2. Circle all the notes on lines in the staff below. (3) 3. Draw whole notes on the staff above the letter names. Look at the clef signs. (8) G C E F F C G B

2 MMTA Level 3, 2013, (2/4) Name 4. Write the letter names of these notes on the lines below. Look at the clef sign. (5) 5. Write the letter names of these notes on the lines below. Look at the clef sign. (5) 6. Draw a line from the note names to the nearest correct keys on the keyboard. (10) n n # # b b n b b # E G A C E G D F A B 7. Draw dynamic symbols (f, p, F, P) on the correct blanks. (4) A. B. C. D. (Medium Loud) (Soft) (Medium Soft) (Loud) 8. Add bar lines as needed. Look at the time signature. (5)

3 MMTA Level 3, 2013, (3/4) Name 9. Circle the correct name for the music signs below. (6) b Sharp Flat Treble Clef Bass Clef Natural Repeat n Sharp Flat Natural & Treble Clef Bass Clef Repeat # Sharp Flat? Treble Clef Bass Clef Natural Repeat 9. Add stems to these notes in the correct places. Use stem placement rules. (5) 10. Fill in the blanks with note names to spell five-note scales. Use accidentals. (6) C Major scale: F Major scale: G Major scale: 11. Fill in the blanks with note names to spell triads. (6) C Major triad: F Major triad: G Major triad:

4 MMTA Level 3, 2013, (4/4) Name 12. Write the name of each Major triad below. Look at the clef signs. (5) Ex: C 13. Draw the correct musical symbol in the boxes below. (12) Half Rest Quarter Note Half Note Dotted Half Note Repeat sign Whole Note 14. Circle the correct answer below each interval. (4) Ex. Step Up Step Down Step Up Step Down Step Up Step Down Step Up Step Down Step Skip Up Skip Down Skip Up Skip Up Skip Up Skip Up Repeat Skip Down Skip Down Skip Down Skip Down Up Repeat Repeat Repeat Repeat Step Down 15. Write the number of beats for these notes and rests. (3) h k = beat(s) g = beat(s) h = beat(s)

5 ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Code Name Written Theory Level 4 Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (Points) 1. Listen to the pairs of rhythms. Circle same if the rhythms are the same. Circle different if the rhythms are different. (3) 1. same different 2. same different 3. same different 2. Listen to the pairs of notes. Circle higher if the 2 nd note is higher. Circle lower if the 2 nd note is lower. (3) 1. higher lower 2. higher lower 3. higher lower 3. Listen to the direction of the melody. Circle up if the melody goes up. Circle down if the melody goes down. (4) 1. up down 2. up down 3. up down 4. up down SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Write the letter names of these notes on the lines below. Look at the clef signs. (10) 2. Draw dynamic symbols (f, p, F, P) on the blanks from softest to loudest. (4) A. B. C. D. (softest) (loudest)

6 MMTA Level 4, 2013, (2/4) Name 3. Draw the correct musical symbol in the boxes below. (6) Forte Fermata Dotted Half Note Accent Whole Rest Repeat Sign 4. Circle each of the following symbols on the Grand Staff below and draw a line from the (5) term to the symbol. Bass Clef Brace Bar Line Double Bar Line Treble Clef 5. Draw the HALF NOTES named on the staff below. Remember to watch stem direction. (8) A F D G 6. Add bar lines as needed. Look at the time signature. (3) 7. Above each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (4)

7 MMTA Level 4, 2013, (3/4) Name 8. Draw the intervals using WHOLE NOTES and name the notes on the blanks below. (10) Look at the clef signs. Ex. a 2 nd to A Repeat to a 2 nd to a 2 nd to a 2 nd to a 3 rd to 9. Fill the blanks in the sentences below with terms from the following word bank. (13) arpeggio bar line composer D.C. al Fine fermata measure accent rhythm ritardando slur triad dynamic markings Bach A. is a musician who creates and notates music. B. The organization of beats or pulses in time is. C. means gradually getting slower. D. A sign meaning to pause or hold a note is a(n). E. means to repeat from the beginning and play to the end. F. A broken chord whose pitches are sounded one after another is a(n). G. A curved line over two or more different pitches, played legato, is a(n). H. is a vertical line drawn through the staff to mark off measures. I. A(n) mark tells you to place extra emphasis on one note or chord. J. The distance between two bar lines is called a(n). K. A is a three-note chord. L. Indications of loudness and softness are called. M. was a famous German composer who had many musical children.

8 MMTA Level 4, 2013, (4/4) Name 11. Draw a line from the note name to the nearest correct key on the keyboard. (10) n n # # b b n b b # D G B C E A B F G A 12. Fill in the blanks to spell five-note major scales. (8) F Major scale: A Major scale: C Major scale: E Major scale: 13. Name the Major triads on the staff below. Look at the clef sign. (4) Ex. G 13. Place one note (not a number) that receives the total number of beats for each group. (5) Ex. q + h + q = w g + h = h. + q = q + g + q = q + g = h + h =

9 ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Code Name Written Theory Level 5 Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (Points) 1. Listen to the pairs of rhythms. Circle same if the rhythms are the same. Circle different if the rhythms are different. (3) 1. same different 2. same different 3. same different 2. Listen to the pairs of notes. Circle higher if the 2 nd note is higher. Circle lower if the 2 nd note is lower. (3) 1. higher lower 2. higher lower 3. higher lower 3. Listen to the direction of the melody. Circle up if the melody goes up. Circle down if the melody goes down. (4) 1. up down 2. up down 3. up down 4. up down SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Write the letter names of these notes on the lines below. Look at the clef signs. (8) 2. Draw the correct musical symbol in the boxes below. (4) FLAT SHARP QUARTER NOTE TWO EIGHTH NOTES

10 MMTA Level 5, 2012, (2/4) Name 3. Draw the intervals using quarter notes and name the notes on the blanks below the staff. (10) Ex. Up a 2 nd to A Up a 3 rd to Repeat to Up a 3 rd to Down a 2 nd to Up a 2 nd to 4. Fill the blanks in the sentences below with terms from the following word bank. (12) melody ritardando accent rhythm legato Beethoven interval bar line 8va arpeggio harmony Bach A. was a German composer/pianist ( ) who went deaf. B. means to play smoothly, connecting the notes. C. The distance between two pitches is called a(n). D. was a German composer ( ) with many musical children. E. A(n) is a chord whose notes are played one after another. F. means gradually getting slower. G. A vertical line drawn through the staff to mark off measures is a(n). H. Two or more notes sounding at the same time create. I. means to play a note or chord with more emphasis. J. Notes coming one after another making a musical sentence are called a(n). K. is the organization of beats or pulses in time. L. is a sign placed over notes meaning play an octave higher.

11 MMTA Level 5, 2012, (3/4) Name 5. Write the time signatures below the arrows. (3) 6. Add bar lines as needed. Look at the time signature. (5) 7. Below each arrow, place the ONE NOTE that has been left out in each measure. Look at (4) the time signature. 8. Below each arrow, place the ONE REST that has been left out in each measure. Look at (5) the time signature. 9. Write the total number of beats for each of the examples below. (4) Ex: Spell the major and minor triads on the spaces below. (6) C Major: g minor: a minor: B Major: D Major: F Major:

12 MMTA Level 5, 2012, (4/4) Name 11. Draw 5-note scales on the staff below with whole notes. Look at the clef signs. (10) Ex.: A Major c minor D Major G Major g minor E Major 12. Identify the major key for each key signature below. (4) Ex.: A Major Major Major Major Major 13. Identify the following triads on the staff below. Be sure to label Major and minor too. (10) Ex.: e minor 14. Place one note (not a number) that receives the total number of beats for each group. (5) Ex. = = = = = =

13 ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Code Name Written Theory Level 6 Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (Points) 1. Write H if the 2 nd note is higher, L if the 2 nd note is lower. (4) A. B. C. D. 2. Draw a 4 on the blank to identify the triad as major or minor. (3) A. Major minor B. Major minor C. Major minor 3. Draw a 4 on the blank to identify the correct interval. (3) A. 2 nd 3 rd B. 2 nd 3 rd C. 2 nd 3 rd SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Write the names of these notes on the lines below. Look at the clef signs. (8) 2. Name each interval on the line below each measure. Example: 2 nd, 4 th, 8 th, etc. (6) 3. Draw bar lines as needed. Look at the time signature. (4)

14 MMTA Level 6, 2012, (2/4) Name 4. Write the correct time signatures for the three examples below. (3) 5. Match the terms with their definitions (18) A. A tempo two notes written or played one after the other B. accent a German composer/keyboardist with musical children C. Allegro a smaller sonata with 1 or more contrasting movements D. Tempo a device that produces various speeds adjusted to a tempo E. Bach a group of notes that form a musical thought, or sentence F. Beethoven upbeat; pick-up note G. D.S. al fine return to the original tempo H. decrescendo the rate of speed of a composition I. fortissimo repeat from the sign to the place marked Fine J. harmonic interval very soft K. melodic interval a child prodigy, Classical period composer from Vienna L. metronome a sign meaning to play a note or chord with emphasis M. Mozart a German composer of symphonies, sonatas; became deaf N. phrase the organization of beats (long/short sounds and silence) O. pianissimo very loud P. rhythm two notes written or played together Q. sonatina a tempo marking meaning happy, fast R. anacrusis gradually softer

15 MMTA Level 6, 2012, (3/4) Name 6. Draw 5-note scales on the staff below with whole notes. (6) Ex.: A Major F Major G Major E Major 7. Identify the major key for each key signature below. (6) Major Major Major Major Major Major 8. Spell the major and minor triads on the spaces below. (6) c minor: B Major: F Major: a minor: d minor: E Major: 9. Circle an example of each term in the music and draw a line to the matching term. (5) A. crescendo B. fermata C. tied notes D. decrescendo E. repeat sign 10. Place one note (not a number) that receives the total number of beats in time for each group. (5) Ex. q + h + q = w E + g = e + e + Ò = q. + e = q + h = h + g + q =

16 MMTA Level 6, 2012, (4/4) Name 11. Below each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (4) 12. Below each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. (4) 13. Identify these triads by letter name and quality. (M=Major and m=minor) (7) Ex. C M 14. Draw the melodic intervals below using quarter notes. Use stem placement rules. (8) Up a 6 th Down a 3 rd Up a 4 th Down a 7 th Up a 2nd Down a 5th Up an 8th Down a 4th

17 ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Code Name Written Theory Level 7 Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (points) 1. Circle Higher if the second note is higher, Lower if the second note is lower. (3) A. Higher Lower B. Higher Lower C. Higher Lower 2. Draw a on the blank to identify the triad as major or minor. (3) A. Major minor B. Major minor C. Major minor 3. Circle the correct interval. Each will be played harmonically and melodically (4) A. 2 nd 3 rd 8 th B. 3 rd 5 th 8 th C. 5 th 6 th 8 th D. 3 rd 5 th 6 th SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Draw the ledger line notes on the staff below with whole notes. Look at the clef signs. (6) B below staff B above staff C below staff D below staff D above staff E below staff B below staff C above staff A above staff C below staff E above staff D below staff 2.. Identify these chords by letter name and quality. Example: C Major, d minor, etc. (6) 3. Draw barlines as needed. Look at the time signature. (4)

18 MMTA Level 7, 2013, (2/4) Name 4. Below each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (5) 6. On both treble and bass staves draw the key signatures for the major keys below. (8) B Major E Major Ab Major F Major 7. Name the Root of the I chord and the V chord in each of the keys listed below. (8) C Major: I - V - A Major: I - V - G Major: I - V - F Major: I - V - 8. Draw sharps or flats as necessary to make the major scales below. (6) Do not use key signatures. A Major b Db Major Eb Major

19 MMTA Level 7, 2013, (3/4) Name 9. Draw the following intervals on the staff below. Use whole notes. (4) melodic 3rd harmonic 5th harmonic 6 th melodic 4th 9. Complete the following table with the names of the 4 major periods of music history and (8) one composer from each period. Choose from the following composers: Bach, Bartok, Haydn, Mozart, Schumann, Telemann Period Name Dates present Composer 10. Match the terms with their definitions (13) A. accidentals gradually slowing in speed B. Andante a chord in which the root is not the lowest sounding note C. coda little by little D. common time a concluding section at the end of a movement or piece E. form quickly, rapidly F. inversion a device that produces beats at adjustable tempo settings G. metronome a composition played or sung by four people H. poco a poco walking speed I. Presto step-wise series of ascending and descending tones in a key J. quartet the structure and design of a composition K. rallentando played short and detached L. scale four quarter note beats in a measure M. staccato sharp and flats found in a piece, not in the key signature

20 MMTA Level 7, 2013, (4/4) Name 11. Complete the circle of fifths by writing the name of each Major key that is missing. (8) b b C # # b 3 3 # # b C D b 4 4 F G # b # B C b 12. Draw a I-V7-I cadence in the major keys below. You may use either the V 6 or the V 6 5 (9) format. Look at the clef signs. I V7 I I V7 I I V7 I 14. Analyze the given piece below. If not applicable, leave blank. (3) Section A begins at measure Section B begins at measure Section A begins at measure 15. Circle the correct label for the form of the given piece. (2) Binary Ternary

21 Code ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Name Written Theory Level 8 Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (points) 1. Draw a on the blank to identify the triad as major or minor. (3) A. Major minor B. Major minor C. Major minor 2. Draw a on the blank of the interval. Each will be played harmonically and (4) melodically. A. M2 B. P5 C. M3 D. P8 M3 M6 P5 P5 3. Listen to the pair of chord progressions. Which is I-V7-I, the 1 st or the 2 nd? (2) A. 1 st 2 nd B. 1 st 2 nd 4. Listen to this melody and identify the meter as triple (3/4) or quadruple (4/4). (1) SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Below each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (4) 2. Below each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. (4) 3. Identify the following chords by letter name and quality. Example: C Major, d minor, etc. (6)

22 MMTA Level 8, 2013, (2/4) Name 3. Draw triads in root position using accidentals. Look at the clef signs. (6) g minor A Major Bb Major C# Major E Major d minor 4. Name the root of each chord by letter name. (6) Gb Major: IV - V - I - C Major: IV - V - I - 5. Draw ascending scales using key signatures and whole notes. Look at the (8) clef signs. A Major B Major E-flat Major D-flat Major 6. Draw the following harmonic intervals on the staff below. Use whole notes. (3) 6th octave 7th 4th 7. Draw the following melodic intervals on the staff below. Use whole notes. (4) 6th 3rd 7th octave 8. Draw the chords in the cadences below. Look at the key signatures. (8) I IV V 6 5 I I IV V 6 5 I

23 MMTA Level 8, 2013, (3/4) Name 9. Complete the following table with the names of the 4 major periods of music (12) history. Include two of the following composer names below for each musical period: Bach, Bartok, Beethoven, Chopin, Copland, Handel, Haydn, Joplin, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Telemann (there are more composers than blanks). Period Name Dates present Composer Composer 10. Match the terms with their definitions (14) A. glissando becoming faster B. chromatic scale a piece in ABACA form C. cadence sweetly D. Cantabile four consecutive notes in a pattern E. rondo a figure or phrase that is constantly repeated F. Meno mosso a chord progression such as V-I or IV-I G. Accelerando a sudden, strong accent H. Sempre in a singing style I. tetrachord rapid scales, sometimes with a sliding motion J. Piu mosso cut time, 2 half-note beats per measure K. Alla breve a scale of consecutive half steps L. Coda more motion, faster tempo M. Sforzando less motion, slower tempo N. ostinato always the same, continually O. Dolce a concluding section at the end of a movement or piece

24 MMTA Level 8, 2013, (4/4) Name 12. Complete the circle of fifths by writing the name of each major key that is missing. (8) # b C D C b b 3 3 b b 4 4 F G 13. Analyze the given piece below. If not applicable, leave blank. (5) # b # # # # B C b Introduction begins at m. Section A begins at m. Section B begins at m. Section A returns at m. Coda begins at m. 14. Circle the correct label for the form of the given piece. (2) Binary Ternary

25 ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Code Name Written Theory Level 9 Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (points) 1. Draw a on the blank to identify the triad as major or minor. (3) A. Major minor B. Major minor C. Major minor 2. Draw a on the blank of the interval. Each will be played harmonically and melodically. (4) A. M3 B. P5 C. M2 D. P8 m3 P4 m2 P5 3. Identify the chord progression from the choices below. (2) A. I - IV - I I - V7 - I B. I - IV - I I - V7 - I 4. Listen to the two rhythm patterns. Are they same or different. (1) SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Draw the following root-position triads. (4) B Major bb minor Db Major e minor 2. Name the root of each chord by letter name. (3) Ab Major: IV - V - I - Bb Major: IV - V - I - F Major: IV - V - I - 3. Identify the letter name of the pitches generated by the intervals on the blanks below. (6) m7 th above A P5 th below D M6 th above Gb M2 nd below E m3 rd above B P4 th below F#

26 MMTA Level 9, 2013, (2/4) Name 4. Below each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (5) 5. Name the relative minor key of the following major keys. (4) G Major Eb Major Bb Major F Major 6. Name the intervals below by number and quality. Example: P5, m3, M2, etc. (6) 7. Draw ascending scales using accidentals and whole notes. (6) Bb Major E Major Gb Major 8. Draw the named tonic triads in inversions using whole notes. Look at the clefs. (8) D Major: Root 1 st inv. 2 nd inv. Ab Major: Root 1 st inv. 2 nd inv.

27 MMTA Level 9, 2013, (3/4) Name 9. Using accidentals, write the following cadences with whole notes. (8) G Major: I IV V (V 7 ) I Eb Major: I IV V(V 7 ) I 10. Match the terms with their definitions (15) A. Adagio composition for one or more solo instruments B. Allegretto slower than Adagio C. enharmonic moderately fast ; slower than Allegro D. Impressionism instrumental music inspired by non-musical idea E. Lento always or continuously F. modulation slowly, leisurely G. ostinato notes with the same pitch, written differently H. program music gradually slowing in speed I. Rallentando changing from one key to another J. Scherzando playfully K. Sempre musical style with blurred phrases and vague rhythms L. Sonata harmonic organization of music around a central tone M. Spiritoso performer who excels in technical ability N. tonality with spirit O. virtuoso a figure or phrase that is constantly repeated 11. Name 2 of the 4 instrument families in an orchestra. (2) 12. Name the four periods of music and identify one of the following composers in each period of music: Bach, Bartok, Beethoven, Chopin, Copland, Handel, Haydn, Joplin, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Telemann (8) Period of Music Composer

28 MMTA Level 9, 2013, (4/4) Name 13. Complete the minor circle of fifths by writing the name of each key that is missing. (8) # b a b b b a b b 4 4 d e # b # # # # # b g a 13. Analyze the given piece below. If not applicable, leave blank. (5) Introduction begins at m. Section A begins at m. Section B begins at m. Section A returns at m. Coda begins at m. 14. Circle the correct label for the form of the given piece. (2) Binary Ternary

29 ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Code Name Written Theory Level 10 Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (points) 1. Draw a on the blank to identify the triad as major or minor. (2) A. Major minor B. Major minor 2. Draw a on the blank of the interval. Each will be played harmonically and melodically. (4) A. M3 B. P5 C. M6 D. P8 m3 P4 m6 P5 3. Identify the chord progression from the choices below. (2) A. I-IV-I I-V7-I B. I-IV-I I-V7-I 4. Listen to the two rhythm patterns. Are they same or different? (2) A. same different B. same different SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Below each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (4) 2. Below each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. (4) 3. Name the root of each chord by letter name. (9) B Major: IV - V - I - Db Major: IV - V - I - f minor: iv - V - i -

30 MMTA Level 10, 2013, (2/4) Name 4. Name the intervals below by number and quality. Example: P5, m3, M2, etc. (7) 5. Draw the key signatures below. Look at the clef signs. (5) d minor C# Major e minor f minor Ab Major 6. Name the following triads by root and quality. Examples: F Maj., d min., A Aug., b dim. (7) 7. Using key signatures, write the following cadences with whole notes. (8) B Major: I IV I Gb Major: I V(V 7 ) I 8. Identify each scale by key and type (Major or harmonic minor). (2) : :

31 MMTA Level 10, 2013, (3/4) Name 9. Write the names of the scale degrees indicated below. (6) I Tonic ii iii IV V vi vii 10. Notate the following scales using whole notes and key signatures. (6) B Major (ascending) f harmonic minor (ascending) Gb Major (ascending) 11. Name three percussion instruments. (3) 12.. Name the four periods of music and identify one of the following composers in each period of music: C.P.E. Bach, Brahms, Cimarosa, Handel, Ives, Purcell, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky (8) Period of Music Composer

32 MMTA Level 10, 2013, (4/4) Name 13. Match the terms with their definitions (15) A. Allargando suddenly B. con brio keys with the same tonic, such as C Major/c minor C. concerto with spirit, vigor D. Grazioso two or more independent melodic lines E. imitation without F. Largo a musical idea ; a short group of notes and rhythms G. loco broad and slow H. Morendo gracefully I. motive a piece for a soloist and orchestra J. parallel keys broadening, becoming slower K. polyphonic in the normal location or register L. sequence in a similar way M. senza repetition on a different pitch, higher or lower N. simile repetition in different voices O. subito dying away by degrees, gradually slower 14. Analyze the given piece below. (6) Theme begins at m. 1 and ends at m. Variation 1 begins at m. and ends at m. Variation 2 begins at m. and ends at m. Variation 3 begins at m. and ends at m. 33

33 ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Code Name Written Theory Level 11 Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (points) 1. Draw a on the blank to identify the scale played. (2) A. Major Harmonic minor B. Major Harmonic minor 2. Draw a on the blank of the interval. Each will be played harmonically and melodically. (4) A. M3 B. M6 C. P4 D. M3 m3 P8 P5 P5 3. Identify the chord progression from the choices below. (2) A. I-IV-I i-iv-i I-V7-I B. I-IV-I i-iv-i I-V7-I 4. Identify the rhythmic pattern from the choices presented below (2) A. B. SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Below each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (4) 2. Below each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. (4) 3. Notate the ascending melodic intervals below. Use accidentals as needed. (6) minor 3 rd Major 6 th Perfect 5 th Major 2 nd minor 7 th Perfect 4 th

34 MMTA Level 11, 2013, (2/4) Name 4. Draw these key signatures below. Indicate the major and minor keys represented. (12) four sharps three flats five sharps four flats Major Major Major Major minor minor minor minor 5. Notate two enharmonic equivalents for the given notes. (6) 6. Notate the triads below in root position. Use key signatures. (6) Ab Major: IV vii D Major: V ii 7. Notate dominant seventh (V7) chords in root position in the keys below. (4) Ex: V7 in V7 in V7 in V7 in Bb Major G Major Db Major E Major 8. Identify these cadences: A. Name the key (include M/m); B. Identify chords with Roman numerals; C. Identify chords with letter names; and D. Circle Authentic or Plagal. (12) A. Key of A. Key of B. Rom. Num. B. Rom. Num. C. Root Name C. Root Name D. Authentic or Plagal D. Authentic or Plagal

35 MMTA Level 11, 2013, (3/4) Name 9. Notate the following ascending scales using whole notes and key signatures. (4) Chromatic scale on G b harmonic minor Ab Major c# harmonic minor 10. Place ten of the following composers in their proper period of Music History. (10) J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Couperin, Debussy, Handel, Kuhlau, MacDowell, Muczynski, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Ravel, Schoenberg, Telemann 1. Baroque 2. Classical 3. Romantic 4. Impressionistic 5. 20th/21st Cent. (Contemporary)

36 MMTA Level 11, 2013, (4/4) Name 11. Match the terms with their definitions. (13) A. Allemande playfully, humorously B. authentic cadence one of the optional dances of a suite C. bitonality a piece written to help master technique D. etude hold for full value E. fugue a composition for violin, cello and piano F. Gavotte light, delicate, quick G. Giocoso technique using two keys at once H. Leggiero one of the main dances of a suite I. Nocturne a contrapuntal piece for several voices J. opera a closing harmonic progression of IV-I K. piano trio a closing harmonic progression of V-I L. plagal cadence a drama set entirely to music M. tenuto Night piece 12. Name the 3 main sections in Sonata form. (5) I. II. III. Section I has 2 parts, the (A) theme and (B) theme. 13. Analyze the given piece using the sections and parts listed above. (4) Section I-A begins at m. 1 Section I-B begins at m. Section II begins at m. Section III-A begins at m. Section III-B begins at m.

37 ` áá áá ÑÑ `âá v gxtv{xüá TááÉv tà ÉÇ Code Name Written Theory Level 12 Year: 2013 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (points) 1. Identify the scale as major, harmonic minor or chromatic. (2) A. B. 2. Identify the correct interval. Choose from m2, M2, m3, M3, P4, P5, m6, M6, m7, M7, P8. (4) A. B. C. D. 3. Identify root position triads as major (M), minor (m), augmented (A) or diminished (d). (4) A. B. C. D. SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Write the appropriate time signature at the beginning of each line. (3) 2. Name the intervals by size and quality. Examples: d5, P8, A4, m3, M2, etc. (8) 3. Identify the key signatures with major and minor keys. (10) M m M m M m M m M m

38 MMTA Level 12, 2013, (2/4) Name 4. Place the number of the non-harmonic tone in the blank beside the correct term. (4) Upper Neighbor Passing Tone Lower Neighbor Suspension 5. Notate the triads below in root position. Use key signatures. (6) D Major: vii IV Ab Major: iii vi 6. Notate chords below in root position. Use accidentals. (7) c m a dim G7 E aug Bb aug F# M d dim 7. Identify these cadences: A. Name the key (include M/m); B. Identify chords with Roman numerals; C. Identify chords with letter names; and D. Circle Authentic or Plagal. (12) A. Key of A. Key of B. Rom. Num. B. Rom. Num. C. Root Name C. Root Name D. Authentic or Plagal D. Authentic or Plagal

39 MMTA Level 12, 2013, (3/4) Name 8. Notate the following ascending scales using whole notes and key signatures. (4) Bb Major f harmonic minor Whole tone on C Chromatic scale on A 9. Place ten of the following composers in their proper period of Music History. (10) J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Couperin, Debussy, Handel, Kuhlau, MacDowell, Muczynski, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Ravel, Schoenberg, Telemann 1. Baroque 2. Classical 3. Romantic 4. Impressionistic 5. 20th/21st Cent. (Contemporary)

40 MMTA Level 12, 2013, (4/4) Name 10. Match the terms with their definitions. (15) A. Animato not too much B. atonality twice as fast C. Calando music without a key center D. chamber music heavy, weighty E. con a scale consisting of whole steps F. Doppio movimento instrumental music performed by small groups G. Maestoso animated, with spirit H. Mazurka gradually slower and more subdued I. Non troppo majestic, dignified J. Pesante Polish dance in triple meter, accents on weak beats K. Polonaise flexibility of tempo for musical expression L. rubato Polish dance in a moderate triple meter, stately M. suite instrumental form with several dances N. Toccata a virtuosic composition using brilliant passagework O. Whole tone with 11. Name the 3 main sections in Sonata form. (5) I. II. III. Section I has 2 parts, the (A) theme and (B) theme. 12. Analyze the given piece using the sections and parts listed above. (4) Section I-A begins at m. 1 Section I-B begins at m. Section II begins at m. Section III-A begins at m. Section III-B begins at m.

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