Multiple Choice
Which major key has one flat in the key signature?
A. B♭ major
B. C major
C. F major
D. G major
In key signatures with sharps, the key is
A. one half step up from the last sharp.
B. the next to last sharp.
C. one half step up from the last flat.
D. one whole step up from the last sharp.
Which is true of a key signature with flats?
A. The next to last flat is the same as the key signature.
B. You do not refer to the flat with the key signature.
C. The first flat is the key when there are more than two flats.
D. The last flat is the same as the key signature.
The tuning systems were not always reliable during the Baroque period. Why did composers use key signatures?
A. to encourage use of percussion
B. to avoid harsh-sounding keys
C. to avoid creating harmonies in a piece
D. to encourage use of opera
Which sentence helps you remember the lines in treble clef?
A. Every good boy does fine.
B. Good boys do fine always.
C. All cows eat grass.
D. Fat cows go down alleys eating butter.
The treble clef is also known as .
A. F clef
B. G clef
C. grand staff
D. ledger line
What type of mood does a minor key usually create in a composition?
A. exciting
B. happy
C. sad
D. emotionless
What is one reason certain key signatures are used?
A. to confuse performers
B. to match with other pieces of the time period
C. to satisfy a client
D. to fit the instruments that will be playing the piece
What is the missing interval in the pattern for a major scale?
W W H W __ W H
A. W (whole step)
B. H (half step)
Do all of the answers please.
The answers to the multiple-choice questions are as follows:
1. C. F major
2. B. the next to last sharp.
3. C. The first flat is the key when there are more than two flats.
4. B. to avoid harsh-sounding keys
5. A. Every good boy does fine.
6. B. G clef
7. C. sad
8. D. to fit the instruments that will be playing the piece
9. H (half step)
The correct answers are:
1. C. F major
2. D. one whole step up from the last sharp.
3. D. The last flat is the same as the key signature.
4. B. to avoid harsh-sounding keys
5. A. Every good boy does fine.
6. B. G clef
7. C. sad
8. D. to fit the instruments that will be playing the piece
9. W (whole step)
To find the answer to each multiple-choice question, we can use our knowledge of key signatures, intervals, and music theory concepts. Let's go through each question and explain how to arrive at the correct answers:
1. Which major key has one flat in the key signature?
We need to determine which major key has a key signature with one flat. The option that fits this criterion is C. F major.
2. In key signatures with sharps, the key is:
To determine how to find the key in key signatures with sharps, we need to remember that the key is one whole step up from the last sharp. The correct answer is D. one whole step up from the last sharp.
3. Which is true of a key signature with flats?
To determine the true statement about a key signature with flats, we need to recall that the first flat is the key when there are more than two flats. The correct answer is C. The first flat is the key when there are more than two flats.
4. The tuning systems were not always reliable during the Baroque period. Why did composers use key signatures?
To understand why composers used key signatures during the Baroque period, we need to consider the options and select the most logical answer. In this case, the correct answer is B. to avoid harsh-sounding keys.
5. Which sentence helps you remember the lines in treble clef?
To remember the lines in the treble clef, we need to recall a helpful sentence or mnemonic device. The correct answer is A. Every good boy does fine.
6. The treble clef is also known as:
To identify what the treble clef is also called, we need to remember its alternative name. The correct answer is B. G clef.
7. What type of mood does a minor key usually create in a composition?
To determine the mood typically created by a minor key, we should refer to our knowledge of music theory and commonly associated emotions. The correct answer is C. sad.
8. What is one reason certain key signatures are used?
To identify a reason for using certain key signatures, we should consider the options and choose the one that makes the most sense. In this case, the correct answer is D. to fit the instruments that will be playing the piece.
9. What is the missing interval in the pattern for a major scale?
To identify the missing interval in the pattern for a major scale, we need to analyze the intervals in a major scale (W W H W W W H). The correct answer is H (half step).
By following these explanations, you can find the correct answers to the multiple-choice questions.