Mississippi Music Teachers Association

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Name Written Theory Level 3 & Below Year: 2016 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points Total) 1. Listen to the pairs of rhythms. Circle same if the rhythms are the same. Circle different if the rhythms are different. (3 points) 1. Same Different 2. Same Different 3. Same Different 2. Listen to the pairs of notes. Circle higher if the 2nd note is higher. Circle lower if the 2nd note is lower. (3 points) 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 points) 1. Up Down 2. Up Down 3. Up Down 4. Up Down SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Identify each note below as a space note or a line note. Write S in the blank if it is a space note. Write L in the blank if it is a line note. (6 points) 2. Draw whole notes on the staff above the letter names. Look at the clef sign. (10 points) C A B F G E D A F E 3. Draw whole notes on the staff above the letter names. Look at the clef sign. (10 points) A F D G F B D C B G

MMTA Level 3 & Below, 2016, (2/4) Name 4. Musical Matching (20 points) Draw each of the above signs in the squares below. You will use each sign TWICE, one on the left for its NAME and again on the right for its MEANING. piano note that gets 4 counts time signature loud half note soft quarter note moderately loud forte means each measure has 2 counts whole note note that gets 1 count mezzo forte note that gets 3 counts dotted half note note that gets 2 counts sharp raises the note ½ step flat lowers the note ½ step 5. Add bar lines as needed. Look at the time signature. (7 points)

MMTA Level 3 & Below, 2016, (3/4) Name 6. Fill in the blanks with note names to spell five-note scales. Use accidentals. (6 points) C Major scale: G Major scale: F Major scale: 7. Name the following Major triads. (3 points) 8. Circle the correct answer below each interval. (4 points) Ex. Step Up Step Up Step Up Step Up Step Up Step Down Step Down Step Down Step Down Step Down Skip Up Skip Up Skip Up Skip Up Skip Up Skip Down Skip Down Skip Down Skip Down Skip Down Repeat Repeat Repeat Repeat Repeat 9. Draw a line from the note names to the nearest correct keys on the keyboard. (8 points) D G B F A E A C

MMTA Level 3 & Below, 2016, (4/4) Name 10. Draw the correct musical symbol in the boxes below. (6 points) Accent Repeat Sign Bass Clef Half Rest Sharp Flat 11. Write the number of beats each of these notes and rests get in meter. (6 points) = beat(s) = beat(s) = beat(s) = beat(s = beat(s) = beat(s) 12. Draw dynamic symbols (p, f, mp, mf) on the correct blanks. (4 points) A. B. C. D. (Medium Soft) (Loud) (Medium Loud) (Soft)

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Name Written Theory Level 4 Year: 2016 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points Total) 1. Listen to the pairs of rhythms. Circle same if the rhythms are the same. Circle different if the rhythms are different. (3 points) 1. Same Different 2. Same Different 3. Same Different 2. Listen to the pairs of notes. Circle higher if the 2nd note is higher. Circle lower if the 2nd note is lower. (3 points) 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 points) 1. Up Down 2. Up Down 3. Up Down 4. Up Down SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Draw whole notes on the staff above the letter names. Look at the clef sign. (10 points) C B F G D A F B E D 2. Write the letter name of each note on the blank below. Look at the clef sign. (10 points) 3. Draw the dynamic symbols (,,, ) on the blanks from loudest to softest. (4 points) A. B. C. D. (Loudest) (Softest)

MMTA Level 4, 2016, (Page 2 of 4) Name 4. Draw the correct musical symbol in the boxes below. (10 points) Treble clef Whole rest Flat Accent Repeat sign Sharp Fermata Mezzo forte piano Half rest 5. Add bar lines as needed. Look at the time signature. (7 points) 6. Above each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (4 points) 7. Fill in the blanks with note names to spell five-note scales. Use accidentals. (4 points) C Major scale: F Major scale: E Major scale: A Major scale:

MMTA Level 4, 2016, (Page 3 of 4) Name 8. Name the following Major 5 note scales in the blanks below. (6 points) 9. Name the following Major triads in the blanks below. (6 points) 10. Draw the intervals below using Whole Notes and name the notes on the blanks below. Look at the clef signs. (12 points) (1 point for placement, 1 point for letter name) 2 nd to 3 rd to 2 nd to 3 rd to 3 rd to Repeat to 11. Write one note (not a number) that receives the total number of beats for each group. (5 points) Ex. + + = + = + + = -- = -- = -- =

MMTA Level 4, 2016, (Page 4 of 4) Name 12. Match the correct term in the Left column to its definition in the Right column. Write the matching number in the blank. (12 points) 1. Accent Musician who creates and notates music 2. Arpeggio Famous German composer who had many musical children 3. Bach Distance between two bar lines 4. Bar line Loud 5. Composer Three note chord 6. D.C. al Fine Broken chord 7. Forte Repeat from the beginning and play to fine 8. Fermata Gradually get slower 9. Measure Vertical line through staff marking off measures 10. Rhythm Pause or hold note longer 11. Ritardando Play with extra emphasis 12. Triad Organization of beats

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Name Written Theory Level 5 Year: 2016 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points Total) 1. Listen to the pairs of rhythms. Circle same if the rhythms are the same. Circle different if the rhythms are different. (3 points) 1. Same Different 2. Same Different 3. Same Different 2. Listen to the pairs of notes. Circle higher if the 2nd note is higher. Circle lower if the 2nd note is lower. (3 points) 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 points) 1. Up Down 2. Up Down 3. Up Down 4. Up Down SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Draw whole notes on the staff above the letter names. Look at the clef sign. (10 points) A F B E D C B F G D 2. Write the letter name of each note on the blank below. Look at the clef sign. (10 points) 3. Draw the intervals using quarter notes and name the notes on the blanks below the staff. Look at the clef signs. (12 points) (Teachers, 1 point for note, 1 point for letter name. If note is correct but stem placement is not, take off ½ point.) 3 rd to 3 rd to 2 nd to 3 rd to 2 nd to Repeat to

MMTA Level 5, 2016, (Page 2 of 4) Name 4. Draw the correct musical symbol in the boxes below. (10 points) Treble clef Whole rest Natural Accent Repeat sign Sharp Fermata Forte Mezzo piano Half rest 5. Add bar lines as needed. Look at the time signature. (7 points) 6. Above each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. Look at the time signature. (6 points) 7. Write the correct time signature for each example below. (4 points)

MMTA Level 5, 2016, (Page 3 of 4) Name 8. Identify these 5 note scales by writing their names in the blanks provided below. Be sure to identify Major or minor. (6 points) (Teachers, 1 point for letter name, 1 point for quality) 9. Draw the following triads. (6 points) (Teachers, no partial credit) A Major e minor c minor G Major f minor D Major 10. Identify the Major key that each key signature below represents. (4 points) 11. Match the correct term in the Left column to its definition in the Right column. Write the matching number in the blank. (10 points) 1. Staccato Medium soft 2. Legato Gradually getting slower and slower 3. Harmony Two or more notes sounding at the same time 4. Melody Loud 5. Ritardando Smooth and connected 6. Beethoven Several notes played or sung one after the other; musical sentence 7. 8va Short and detached 8. Forte Sign to play notes one octave higher than written 9. Mezzo piano Distance between two pitches 10. Interval German composer who became deaf

MMTA Level 5, 2016, (Page 4 of 4) Name 12. Write the total number of beats each group receives in meter. (5 points) Ex. + + = 4 -- = + + = _ 31 - = - = -- =

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Name Written Theory Level 6 Year: 2016 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points Total) 1. Write H if the 2 nd note is higher, L if the 2 nd note is lower. (4 points) A. B. C. D. 2. Draw a on the blank to identify the triad as major or minor. (3 points) A. Major minor B. Major minor C. Major minor 3. Draw a on the blank to identify the correct interval. (3 points) A. 2 nd 3 rd B. 2 nd 3 rd C. 2 nd 3 rd SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Identify the following intervals by size and type. Write M for melodic intervals and H for harmonic intervals. (10 points) (1 point for size and 1 point for type) Ex. H3 2. Write the letter name of each note on the blank below. Look at the clef signs. (10 points) (Deduct ½ point for incorrect placement of accidental) 3. Identify the following Major key signatures. (Ex. G Major) (6 points)

MMTA Level 6, 2016, (Page 2 of 4) Name 4. Add bar lines as needed. Look at the time signature. (6 points) 5. Above each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. Look at the time signature. (6 points) 6. Above each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. Look at the time signature. (6 points) 7. Write the correct time signature for each example below. (4 points)

MMTA Level 6, 2016, (Page 3 of 4) Name 8. Identify these Major 5 note scales by writing their names in the blanks provided below. (6 points) 9. Draw the following triads. (8 points) (Teachers, no partial credit) F Major c minor a minor D Major e minor B Major g minor E Major 10. Draw the correct musical symbol in the boxes below. (8 points) Natural Fermata Diminuendo Accent Eighth Rest Crescendo Sharp Dotted Quarter Rest

MMTA Level 6, 2016, (Page 4 of 4) Name 11. Match the correct term in the Left column to its definition in the Right column. Write the matching number in the blank. (12 points) 1. A tempo Full name of the piano 2. Andante The organization of beats (long/short sounds and silence) 3. D.S. al fine Return to original tempo 4. Harmonic Interval A musical sentence 5. Mozart A smaller, less demanding sonata 6. Phrase Very soft 7. Allegro Walking speed 8. Melodic Interval Two notes written or played together 9. Sonatina A child prodigy, Classical period composer from Vienna 10. Rhythm Two notes written or played one after the other 11. Pianissimo Repeat from the sign to fine 12. Pianoforte Happy, fast 12. In the blanks below using meter, draw the note which represents the number of beats for each music math problem shown below. (8 points) Ex. + + = + = + = - = - = - = + = + + = -- =

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Code Name Written Theory Level 7 Year: 2016 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) 1. Circle Higher if the second note is higher, Lower if the second note is lower. (3 points) A. Higher Lower B. Higher Lower C. Higher Lower 2. Draw a on the blank to identify the triad as major or minor. (3 points) A. Major minor B. Major minor C. Major minor 3. Circle the correct interval. Each will be played harmonically and melodically. (4 points) A. 2 nd 5 th 6 th B. 2 nd 5 th 6 th C. 2 nd 3 rd 5 th D. 3 rd 5 th 8 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 points) B below staff B above staff C below staff D below staff D above staff E below staff B above staff A below staff C above staff E above staff E below staff C below staff 2. Identify the following intervals by size and type. Write M for melodic intervals and H for harmonic intervals. (12 points) (1 point for size and 1 point for type) Ex. H5 2. Identify these triads by letter name and quality. Example: C Major, d minor, etc. (6 points)

MMTA Level 7, 2016, (2/4) Name 3. Draw barlines as needed. Look at the time signature. (4 points) 4. Below each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (5 points) 6. Identify the Major key signatures below. (6 points) 7. Name the Root of the I chord and the V chord in each of the keys listed below. (8) F Major: I - V - E Major: I - V - D Major: I - V - A Major: I - V - 8. Draw the following major scales below using accidentals. Look at the clef signs. Do not draw key signatures. (4 points) E Major A Major

MMTA Level 7, 2016, (3/4) Name 9. Draw a I-V-I cadence in the major keys below. You may use either the V 6 or the V 6 5 format. Look at the clef signs. (9 points) I - V - I I - V - I I - V - I 9. Complete the following table with the names of the 4 major periods of music history and one composer from each period. Choose from the following composers: Bach, Bartok, Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Schumann, and Telemann (8 points) Period Name Dates 1600 1750 1750 1820 1820 1900 1900 present Composer 10. Match the terms with their definitions. (11 points) A. accidentals the structure and design of a composition B. binary gradually slowing in speed C. coda a chord in which the root is not the lowest sounding note D. common time tempo marking meaning lively, animated E. inversion sharp and flats found in a piece, not in the key signature F. metronome a composition in two sections G. poco a poco a concluding section at the end of a movement or piece H. rallentando step-wise series of ascending and descending tones in a key I. scale a device that produces beats at adjustable tempo settings J. form four quarter note beats in a measure K. Vivace little by little

MMTA Level 7, 2016, (4/4) Name 11. Complete the circle of fifths by writing the name of each Major key that is missing. (8) C 1 1# 2 2# 3 3# 4 4# D /C# G /F# B/C 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

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Name Code Written Theory Level 8 Year: 2016 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) (points) 1. Draw a on the blank to identify the triad as major or minor. (3 points) 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 points) A. M2 B. P5 C. P5 D. P5 M3 M6 P8 P8 3. Listen to the pair of chord progressions. Which is I-V 6/5 -I, the 1 st or the 2 nd? (2 points) 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 point) SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Below each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (4 points) 2. Below each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. (4 points) 3. Identify the following chords by letter name and quality. Example: C Major, d minor, etc. (6 points)

MMTA Level 8, 2016, (2/4) Name 4. Draw triads in root position using accidentals. Look at the clef signs. (6 points) a minor D Major B Major F# Major B Major c minor 5. Name the root of each chord by letter name. (6 points) D Major: IV - V - I - E Major: IV - V - I - 6. Draw ascending scales using key signatures and half notes. Look at the clef signs and watch stem direction. (8 points) (2 points per scale. 1 point for key signature and 1 point for correct notes. Deduct ½ point per scale for incorrect stem direction.) B Major F Major A Major E Major 7. Draw the following harmonic intervals on the staff below. Use whole notes. (5 points) Down a 5th Up a 6th Down a 4th Up a 7th Up an octave 8. Draw the following melodic intervals on the staff below. Use whole notes. (5 points) Up a 5th Down a 3 rd Up a 4th Up a 7th Down a 6th

MMTA Level 8, 2016, (3/4) Name 9. Draw the I-IV 6/4 -I-V 6/5 -I cadence in each of the given keys below. Use key signatures. (12 points) A Major D Major 10. Name the four periods of music in chronological order from oldest to most current. (4 points) 11. Identify the period of music during which each composer listed below lived. George Frederick Handel Frederic Chopin Aaron Copland Franz Joseph Haydn 11. Fill in the blanks to complete the statements below. (11 points) a. piu mosso Scale consisting of consecutive half steps b. rondo A brass instrument c. alla breve A figure or phrase that is constantly repeated d. cantabile Play with more motion, a faster tempo than before e. tetrachord One string; use the soft pedal of the piano f. chromatic scale Play in a singing style g. flute The musical background for a solo part h. una corda Four consecutive notes in a pattern i. accompaniment A woodwind instrument j. ostinato Cut time; two strong beats to a measure k. trumpet A piece in ABACA form

MMTA Level 8, 2016, (4/4) Name 12. Complete the circle of fifths by writing the name of each major key that is missing. (8) C 1 1# 2 2# 3 3# 4 4# D /C# G /F# B/C 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

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Code Name Written Theory Level 9 Year: 2016 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. P4 B. m3 C. M6 D. P5 P5 m6 M2 P8 3. Identify the chord progression from the choices below. (2) A. I IV 6/4 - I I V 6/5 - I B. I IV 6/4 - I I V 6/5 - I 4. Listen to the two rhythm patterns. Are they same or different. (1) SECTION II. WRITTEN THEORY (90 points total) 1. Identify the letter name of the pitches generated by the intervals on the blanks below. (6 points) m7 th above D P5 th below F M3 rd above D M2 nd below F m3 rd above A P4 th below B 2. Identify the intervals below by number and quality. Example: P5, m3, M2, etc. (6 points) 3. Below each arrow, place the one note that has been left out in each measure. (4 points)

MMTA Level 9, 2016 (2/4) Name 4. Below each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. (4 points) 5. Name the root of each chord by letter name. (9 points) B Major: IV - V - I - E Major: IV - V - I - D Major: IV - V - I - 6. Draw ascending scales using accidentals and whole notes. Do not draw key signatures. (3 points) E Major A Major G Major 7. Name the relative minor key of the following major keys. (4 points) B Major A Major E Major F Major 8. Draw the key signatures and then draw the named tonic triads in inversions using whole notes. Look at the clefs. (8 points) D Major: Root 1 st inv. 2 nd inv. D Major: Root 1 st inv. 2 nd inv.

MMTA Level 9, 2016 (3/4) Name 9. Using key signatures, write the following cadences using whole notes. (12 points) A Major: I IV 6/4 I V 6/5 I G Major: I IV 6/4 I V 6/5 I 10. Match the terms with their definitions. (12 points) A. binary composition for one or more solo instruments B. allegretto slower than Adagio C. spiritoso moderately fast ; slower than Allegro D. Sonata changing from one key to another E. lento composition in two sections F. modulation playfully G. ostinato notes with the same pitch, written differently H. ternary gradually slowing in speed I. rallentando with spirit J. scherzando period in music history chiefly represented by Debussy K. enharmonic composition in three sections L. Impressionism a figure or phrase that is constantly repeated 11. Name the instrument family for each instrument listed below: (3 points) Flute Trombone Viola 12. Identify the period of music during which each of the following composers lived and composed. (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary) (6 points) FREDERIC CHOPIN FRIEDRICH KUHLAU ARCANGELO CORRELLI GEORGE GERSHWIN DMITRI SHOSTAKOVITCH LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

MMTA Level 9, 2016 (4/4) Name 13. Complete the minor circle of fifths by writing the name of each key that is missing. (8 points) c 1 1# 2 2# 3 3# 4 4# b g# e 14. Analyze the given piece below. If not applicable, leave blank. (5 points) Introduction begins at m. Section A begins at m. Section B begins at m. Section A returns at m. Coda begins at m.

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Code Name Written Theory Level 10 Year: 2016 Score SECTION I. EAR TRAINING (10 points total) 1. Draw a on the blank to identify the triad as major or minor. (2 points) A. Major minor B. Major minor 2. Draw a on the blank of the interval. Each will be played harmonically and melodically. (4 points) A. M2 B. P4 C. m3 D. P5 M3 P5 m6 P8 3. Identify the chord progression from the choices below. (2 points) A. I-IV 6/4 -I I-V 6/5 -I B. I- IV 6/4 -I I-V 6/5 -I 4. Listen to the two rhythm patterns. Are they same or different? (2 points) 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 points) 2. Below each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. (4 points) 3. Name the root of each chord by letter name. (9 points) E Major: IV - V - I - B Major: IV - V - I - d minor: iv - V - i -

MMTA Level 10, 2016, (2/4) Name 4. Draw the ascending intervals requested below. (P = Perfect, m = minor, M = Major, A = Augmented, d = diminished) (8 points) M 6 th d 7 th A 4 th m 2 nd M 3 rd A 6 th P 5th m 3 rd 5. Draw the key signatures below. Look at the clef signs. (5 points) e minor F# Major f minor b minor D Major 6. Name the following triads by root and quality. Examples: F Maj., d min., A Aug., b dim. (8) 7. Using key signatures, write the following cadences with whole notes. (8 points) B Major: I IV 6/4 I A Major: I V 6/5 I 8. Identify each scale by key and type (Major or harmonic minor). (4 points) : :

MMTA Level 10, 2016, (3/4) Name 9. Name the scale degree for each of the following: (5 points) Ex. G in C Major: dominant F in C Major: E in c minor: B in D Major: F in B b Major: A in g minor: 10. Notate the following scales using whole notes and accidentals. (3 points) F Major (ascending) b harmonic minor (ascending) G Major (ascending) 11. Name the instrument family for each instrument listed below: (4 points) Clarinet Trumpet Timpani Viola 12. Name the four periods of music in chronological order oldest to most recent. (4 points) 1. 2. 3. 4.

MMTA Level 10, 2016, (4/4) Name 13. Identify the period of music during which each of the following composers lived and composed. (6 points) IGOR STRAVINSKY HENRY PURCELL CARL PHILIPP EMANUEL BACH PETER TCHAIKOVSKY FELIX MENDELSSOHN LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN 13. Match the terms with their definitions. (12 points) A. sequence suddenly B. imitation keys with the same tonic, such as C Major/c minor C. Grazioso repetition in different voices D. simile two or more independent melodic lines E. subito without F. parallel keys a musical idea ; a short group of notes and rhythms G. Morendo repetition on a different pitch, higher or lower H. motive gracefully I. loco Keys with the same key signature, but a different tonic. Ex: C Major and A minor J. polyphonic dying away by degrees, gradually slower K. Relative keys in the normal location or register L. senza continue performing in a similar way 14. Analyze the given piece below. (6 points) 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.

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Code Name Written Theory Level 11 Year: 2016 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. M6 B. P5 C. P4 D. P5 M7 M6 P5 P8 3. Identify the chord progression from the choices below. (2) A. I-IV6/4-I i-iv6/4-i i-v6/5-i B. I-IV6/4-I i-iv6/4-i i-v6/5-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 points) 2. Below each arrow, place the one rest that has been left out in each measure. (4 points) 3. Notate the ascending melodic intervals below. Use accidentals as needed. (6 points) Major 6 th minor 3 rd Perfect 4 th Augmented 3 rd minor 7 th diminished 5 th

MMTA Level 11, 2016, (2/4) Name 4. Draw these key signatures below. Indicate the major and minor keys represented. (12 points) 3 sharps 2 flats 4 sharps 5 flats Major Major Major Major minor minor minor minor 5. Notate two enharmonic equivalents for the given notes. (8 points) 6. Notate the triads below in root position. Use accidentals. (4 points) D b Maj: subdominant mediant A Major: dominant submediant 7. Notate the dominant seventh (V7) chords in root position in the keys below. Use accidentals. (4 points) V7 in V7 in V7 in V7 in E b Major F Major A b Major D Major 8. Identify these cadences as Authentic or Plagal. (4 points) 9. Draw the following cadences on the staff below. Use accidentals. Name the roots of the triads in the blanks. (12 points) Authentic cadence in G Maj. Plagal cadence in B Maj. Authentic cadence in a min.

MMTA Level 11, 2016, (3/4) Name 10. Notate the following ascending scales using whole notes and accidentals. Do not draw key signatures. (3 points) Chromatic scale on C f harmonic minor E b Major 11. Name the five periods of music below in chronological order oldest to most recent. (5 points) 12. Identify the period of music during which each of the following composers lived and the style of music he composed. (5 points) SERGEI PROKOFIEV JOHANN CHRISTIAN BACH CLAUDE DEBUSSY FRANCOIS COUPERIN SERGEI RACHMANINOV

MMTA Level 11, 2016, (4/4) Name 11. Match the terms with their definitions. (12) A. Allemande Night piece B. Gavotte one of the optional dances of a suite C. Nocturne two or more independent melodic lines D. Etude a drama set entirely to music E. Fugue a composition for violin, cello and piano F. tenuto light, delicate, quick G. giocoso technique using two keys at once H. leggiero one of the main dances of a suite I. bitonality a contrapuntal piece for several voices J. Opera playfully, humorously K. piano trio hold for full value L. polyphonic a piece written to help master technique 12. Name the 3 main sections in Sonata Allegro form. (3) I. II. III. 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.

Mississippi Music Teachers Association Code Name Written Theory Level 12 Year: 2016 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. Draw bar lines where appropriate. (5 points) 2. Name the intervals by size and quality. Examples: d5, P8, A4, m3, M2, etc. (8 points) 3. Identify the key signatures with major and minor keys. (10 points) M m M m M m M m M m

MMTA Level 12, 2016, (2/4) Name 4. Place the number of the non-harmonic tone in the blank beside the correct term. (5 points) 1 2 3 4 5 Lower Neighbor Passing Tone Appoggiatura Suspension Upper Neighbor 5. Notate the triads below in root position. (5 points) mediant dominant dominant leading tone sub-mediant 6. Notate chords below in root position. Use accidentals. (7 points) B b Maj e min G7 C Aug g dim d b min F Aug 7. Identify these cadences as Authentic or Plagal. Then name the root of each triad in the blanks below. (12 points) Authentic or Authentic or Authentic or Authentic or Plagal Plagal Plagal Plagal

MMTA Level 12, 2016, (3/4) Name 8. Notate the following ascending scales using whole notes and accidentals. Do not draw key signatures. (4 points) D b Major b harmonic minor Whole tone on F Chromatic scale on C 9. Name the five periods/styles of music below in chronological order oldest to most recent. (5 points) 12. Identify the period of music during which each of the following composers lived and the style of music he composed. (5 points) SERGEI PROKOFIEV JOHANN CHRISTIAN BACH CLAUDE DEBUSSY FRANCOIS COUPERIN SERGEI RACHMANINOV

MMTA Level 12, 2016, (4/4) Name 10. Match the terms with their definitions. (15 points) A. Animato majestic, dignified B. atonality twice as fast C. Mazurka music without a key center D. chamber music Polish dance in a moderate triple meter, stately E. suite with F. Doppio movimento instrumental music performed by small groups G. Maestoso animated, with spirit H. Toccata instrumental form with several dances I. Whole tone not too much J. Pesante Polish dance in triple meter, accents on weak beats K. Polonaise flexibility of tempo for musical expression L. rubato heavy, weighty M. con gradually slower and more subdued N. Calando a virtuosic composition using brilliant passagework O. Non troppo a scale consisting of whole steps 11. Name the 3 main sections in Sonata-Allegro form. (5 points) 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 points) 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.