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2 Page 2 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 1 Aural, or CD: 12) Track One 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using diminution. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Treble Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). mm7th MM7th dim. 7th Mm7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I I ii IV I I I IV V7 vi IV I V7/V V7 I 4. Dictation - (Ms. 50) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the bass line notes. The Key is: C Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. There is no interval larger than a 8th. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 67) and b). (Ms. 74) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Whole Tone b). Phrygian Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 1 Answers

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4 Page 4 Level 12 Writing #2 Write the added note to these chords in the Treble Clef. No accidentals are needed, they are built on the Dominant of the Major Key Signature (the 3rd or 5th of the chord is often omitted.) Ex. Using the Key Signature, identify the Secondary Dominant chords in the bass staff and label it below using figured bass. F Major g minor B Major d minor 11th 9th 11th 13th 4 3 V of III V7 6 4 Ex. of vi V 5 of V V of iii 2 Labels: Upper case = Major Lower case = minor Using the figured bass, write the bass line and two additional voices for the melody. Voice leading will not be graded, other chord voicings are allowed. I ii V vi V7/vi vi I IV V7 vi 2 Match the term to its definition E Bitonality Note values are halved, used in repetition. Write the harmonic interval below each note in the following examples (Major and Perfect intervals only use notes from the Major Key Signature). D Pedal Point Note values are doubled, used in repetition. B Augmentation A diminished chord with an added minor 7th. minor 6th Augmented 4th A Diminution A repeated or held note, usually in the bass, sounding against harmonic changes. F Grave The use of two tonal centers at the same time. diminished 5th Major 7th C Half Diminished 7th Chord The slowest tempo, play in a solemn manner. Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Writing 2

5 Page 5 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 2 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Two 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using augmentation. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Bass Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). Mm7th dim. 7th MM7th mm7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I I ii IV I I vi ii V7 I IV I V7/V V7 I 4. Dictation - (Ms. 53) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the bass line notes. The Key is: C Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. There is no interval larger than a 8th. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 66) and b). (Ms. 73) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Dorian b). Melodic minor ascending Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 2 Answers

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8 Page 8 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 3) pg 3 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Three 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using diminution. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Treble Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). MM7th dim. 7th mm7th Mm7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I IV I V7 I I I IV V7 vi IV I V7/V V7 I 4. Dictation - (Ms. 53) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the Grand Staff notes. The Key is: G Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 69) and b). (Ms. 76) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Lydian b). Natural minor Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 3 Answers

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10 Page 10 Level 12 Writing #4 Write the added note to these chords in the Treble Clef. No accidentals are needed, they are built on the Dominant of the Major Key Signature (the 3rd or 5th of the chord is often omitted.) Using the Key Signature, identify the Secondary Dominant chords in the bass staff and label it below using figured bass. F Major g minor B Major d minor 9th 11th 13th 9th V7 6 4 Ex. of ii V of V V 5 of iii 3 Labels: Upper case = Major Lower case = minor 4 2 V of VI Using the figured bass, write the bass line and two additional voices for the melody. Voice leading will not be graded. o I vi IV vii V7/vi vi V 5 V7 I Match the term to its definition F Quartal Harmony The basic theme of a composition stated near the beginning, with restatements Write the harmonic interval above each note in the following examples (Major and Perfect intervals only use notes from the Major Key Signature). D Fully diminished 7th chord Melody appearing as counterpoint to the main subject E Morendo A melodic pattern repeated at a higher or lower pitch (usually stepwise motion) minor 7th Augmented 5th A Subject A diminished triad plus a diminished interval of a 7th (chord built of minor 3rds) B Counter Subject Dying away, fading away diminished 7th Augmented 6th C Sequence Harmony built on the interval of a 4th Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Writing 4 Answers

11 Page 11 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 4 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Four 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using augmentation. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Bass Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). Dim. 7th MM 7th Mm7th mm7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I ii V7/V V7 I I vi ii V7 I I IV I V7 I 4. Dictation - (Ms. 52) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the bass line notes. The Key is: G Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. There is no interval larger than a 8th. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 65) and b). (Ms. 72) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Mixolydian b). Harmonic minor Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 4 Answers

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13 Page 13 Harmonic Writing Using the figured bass, write the bass line and two additional voices for the melody in the Treble Clef. Voice leading will not be graded. Placement of two additional voices may vary from answer page. Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Harmonic Writing 1 Answers

14 Page 14 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 5) pg 5 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Five 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using diminution. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Treble Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). Mm7th MM 7th mm7th dim. 7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I I ii V7 I I I IV V7 vi I vi V7/V V7 I 4. Dictation - (Ms. 53) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the Grand Staff notes. The Key is: F Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 66) and b). (Ms. 73) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Dorian b). Whole tone Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 5 Answers

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16 Page 16 Level 12 Writing #6 Write the added note to these chords in the Treble Clef. No accidentals are needed, they are built on the Dominant of the Major Key Signature (the 3rd or 5th of the chord is often omitted.) Using the Key Signature, identify the Secondary Dominant chords in the bass staff and label it below using figured bass. a minor D Major b minor G Major 9th 11th 13th 9th Ex. V of V V of ii V 2 of VI 3 Labels: Upper case = Major Lower case = minor 6 5 V of IV Write a 1 octave Dorian scale, both staves in whole notes, beginning on E, A, & C (Major scale with lowered 3rd & 7th). Match the term to its definition E Fugue Contrapuntal restatement of the subject in another key (usually the dominant) Write each chord, using the note as the root. D F Allargando Pesante The immediate restatement of a theme in a different voice The slowest tempo, play in a solemn manner fully-diminished 7th all minor 3rds half-diminished 7th diminished chord, plus a minor 7th C Grave Ritarding and broadening; growing more loudly as you slow down to build suspense A B Answer Imitation A subject (short theme) is restated in other voices contrapuntally. Episodes alternate with subject restatements Play in a heavy manner minor 7th minor chord, plus a minor 7th Major 7th Major chord, plus a Major 7th Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Writing 6 Answers

17 Page 17 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 6 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Six 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using augmentation. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Bass Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). MM7 Mm7 mm7 dim. 7 b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I IV I V7 I I IV ii V7 I I I V7/V V7 I 4. Dictation - (Ms. 53) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the bass line notes. The Key is: F Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. There is no interval larger than a 8th. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 66) and b). (Ms. 73) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Phrygian b). Melodic Minor ascending Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 6 Answers

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19 Page 19 Harmonic Writing #2 Using the figured bass, write the bass line and two additional voices for the melody in the Treble Clef. Voice leading will not be graded. Placement of two additional voices may vary from answer page. Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Harmonic Writing2 Answers

20 Page 20 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 7 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Seven 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using diminution. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Treble Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). dim. 7th mm 7th Mm 7th MM 7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I I ii IV I I vi ii V7 I I IV I V7/V V 4. Dictation - (Ms. 53) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the Grand Staff notes. The Key is: D Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 66) and b). (Ms. 73) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Lydian b). Harmonic Minor Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 7 Answers

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22 Page 22 Level 12 Writing #7 Write the added note to these chords in the Treble Clef. No accidentals are needed, they are built on the Dominant of the Major Key Signature (the 3rd or 5th of the chord is often omitted.) Using the Key Signature, identify the Secondary Dominant chords in the bass staff and label it below using figured bass. a minor D Major f minor C Major 11th 13th 9th 13th Ex. V 7 4 of VI V 2 of ii V of iv Labels: Upper case = Major Lower case = minor V 3 of ii Write a 1 octave Phrygian scale, both staves in whole notes, beginning on E, B, & F. Match the term to its definition B Suspension Holding back; restrained (French) Write the harmonic interval below each note in the following examples (Major and Perfect intervals only use notes from the Major Key Signature). E Morendo A nonharmonic tone held from a chord where it was previously harmonic F Tranquillo Restatement of a musical idea minor 3rd Augmented 4th D Pedal Point A held or repeated note, usually in the bass, sounding against harmonic changes C Repetition Fading away; dying away Major 7th Diminished 5th A Retenu In a quiet, calm manner Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Writing 7 Answers

23 Page 23 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 8 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Eight 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using augmentation. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Bass Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). mm 7th dim. 7th MM 7th Mm 7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I I ii IV I I IV ii V7 vi I IV I V7/V V 4. Dictation - (Ms. 53) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the Grand Staff notes. The Key is: D Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 69) and b). (Ms. 76) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Dorian b). Natural Minor Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 8 Answers

24 Page 24 Harmonic Writing #3 Using the figured bass, write the bass line and two additional voices for the melody in the Treble Clef. Voice leading will not be graded. Placement of two additional voices may vary from answer page. Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Harmonic Writing 3 Answers

25 Page 25 Use the word banks below. List the composers and characteristics of style under the appropriate style period. A few answers can be used in both style periods. Baroque ( ) Composers: Bach, Scarlatti, Handel, Telemann Characteristics: Much use of Ornamentation, Binary dance forms, Mostly Polyphonic, Consistent Mood Invention, Fugue, Allemande, Courante, Rounded Binary, Sarabande, Gigue, Hapsichord, Organ, Clavichord, Trill, Mordent, Appoggiatura, Subject, Counter Subject, Answer, Episode, Theme and Variations Classical ( ) Composers: Kuhlau, Beethoven, Clementi, Haydn, Mozart Characteristics: Phrases easily defined, Sonatinas, Mostly Homphonic, Alberti Bass, Sonata, Ternary, Themes of contrasting moods, Piano used more than harpsichord, Rounded binary, Sonata-Allegro form, Turn, Trill, Appoggiatura, Exposition, Development, Recapitulation, Rondo, Theme and Variations Composers Bach Kuhlau Beethoven Scarlatti Clementi Handel Haydn Mozart Telemann Characteristics Much use of Ornamentation Phrases easily defined Binary dance forms Mostly Polyphonic Sonatinas Mostly Homophonic Consistent mood Alberti Bass Themes of contrasting moods Sonata Invention Fugue Piano used more than harpsichord Ternary Allemande Courante Rounded Binary Sonata-Allegro form Sarabande Gigue Harpsichord Organ Clavichord Turn Trill Mordent Appoggiatura Subject Exposition Development Counter Subject Answer Recapitulation Rondo Theme and Variations Episode Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Style Review #1 Answers

26 Page 26 Use the word banks on page 27. List the composers and characteristics of style under the appropriate style period. A few answers can be used in more than one style period. Romantic ( ) Composers: Chopin, Brahms, Grieg, Schubert, Granados, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Schumann, Tchaikovsky McDowell, Rachmaninoff Characteristics: Short works for piano; Wider Range of expression used; Mostly Homophonic; Rubato; Great piano literature for pianists; Descriptive titles (used for the 1st time instead of only generic titles) Impressionistic (late 1800 s-early 1900 s) Composers: Debussy, Ravel Characteristics: Modes, whole tone, and penatatonic scales used; Pedal used for tone color; Gliding chords in parallel motion; Harmony based on 4ths & 5ths (less use of triads); Departure from functional harmony, Cédez; Retenu; Au mouvement Twentieth Century/Contempory (1910-Present) Composers: Shostakovich, Gershwin, Prokofiev, Copland, Barber, Joplin, Bernstein, Bartok, Kabalevsky, Stravinsky, Khachaturian Characteristics: Piano used percussively; 12 Tone Row and Modes used; Tone clusters; Syncopation; Less singable melodies; Jazz; Ragtime; Blues; Asymmetrical rhythms; Changing meters; Polytonality; Variety of Textures; Variety of new and old forms Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Style Review #2

27 Page 27 Composers Shostakovich Gershwin Ravel Chopin Brahms Prokofiev Grieg Copland Barber Schubert Debussy Granados Khachaturian MacDowell Rachmaninoff Joplin Mendelssohn Liszt Bernstein Bartok Schumann Kabalevsky Tchaikovsky Stravinsky Characteristics Piano used percussively Modes, whole tone scales and pentatonic scales used Short works for piano Tone clusters Less singable melodies Pedal used for tone color Wider range of expression used Mostly Homophonic 12 tone row and modes used Rubato Jazz Ragtime Blues Retenu Great piano literature and pianists Gliding chords in parallel motion Polytonality Syncopation Departure from functional harmony Harmony based on 4ths and 5ths Variety of Textures used Descriptive titles Asymmetrical rhythms Changing Meters Variety of new and old forms Cédez Au mouvement Match the bass line with its correct style period. Write the most likely style period for each on the line below. Classical Baroque 20th Century/Contemporary Romantic Impressionistic 20th Century/Contemporary Baroque Match the ornament and its realization with its correct name on the lines below. If there is an an ornament mostly used by one style period, also list that style period. Turn Trill Mordent Appoggiatura Appoggiatura Turn, Classical Trill Mordent, Baroque Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Style Review #3

28 Page 28 Level 12 Writing #8 Write the added note to these chords in the Treble Clef. No accidentals are needed, they are built on the Dominant of the Major Key Signature (the 3rd or 5th of the chord is often omitted.) Using the Key Signature, identify the Secondary Dominant chords in the bass staff and label it below using figured bass. d minor B Major g minor F Major 11th 11th 9th 13th V7 6 4 of iv V of V V 5 of VI 3 Labels: Upper case = Major Lower case = minor 4 2 V of ii Write a 1 octave Dorian scale, both staves in whole notes, beginning on C, A, & B. Match the term to its definition B Tenor Clef Play the music with your right hand, (mano destra) Write each chord, using the note as the root. D A Fully diminished 7th chord m.d. A C clef with the fourth line of the staff indicating Middle C. Play the music with your left hand, (mano sinistra) fully-diminished 7th all minor 3rds half-diminished 7th diminished chord, plus a minor 7th C m.s. A diminished triad plus a diminished interval of a 7th (chord built of minor 3rds) F E Quartal Harmony Alto Clef A C clef with the third line of the staff indicating Middle C. Harmony built on the interval of a 4th minor 7th minor chord, plus a minor 7th Major 7th Major chord, plus a Major 7th Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Writing 8 Answers

29 Page 29 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 9 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Nine 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using diminution. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Treble Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). Mm 7th MM 7th dim. 7th mm 7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I I ii IV I I vi ii V7 I I ii V7/V V7 I 4. Dictation - (Ms. 56) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the Grand Staff notes. The Key is: B Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 69) and b). (Ms. 76) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Phrygian b). Whole Tone Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 9 Answers

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31 Page 31 Harmonic Writing #4 Using the figured bass, write the bass line and two additional voices for the melody in the Treble Clef. Voice leading will not be graded. Placement of two additional voices may vary from answer page. Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Harmonic Writing 4 Answers

32 Page 32 Level 12 Writing #9 Write the added note to these chords in the Treble Clef. No accidentals are needed, they are built on the Dominant of the Major Key Signature (the 3rd or 5th of the chord is often omitted.) Using the Key Signature, identify the Secondary Dominant chords in the bass staff and label it below using figured bass. e minor D Major b minor G Major 11th 11th 13th 9th V of V V 3of vi V 5of iv 2 Labels: Upper case = Major Lower case = minor V of ii Write a 1 octave Phrygian scale, both staves in whole notes, beginning on E, B, & C (natural minor scale with lowered 2nd). Match the term to its definition C Atonality A nonharmonic tone which sounds before the chord in which it belongs Write the harmonic interval below each note in the following examples (Major and Perfect intervals only use notes from the Major Key Signature). E Bitonality A diminished chord with an added minor 7th. D Tonal Center Music with no tonal center minor 6th Augmented 4th B Half Diminished Chord A pitch (tonic), around which the music focuses F Scherzando The use of two tonal centers at the same time. diminished 5th Major 7th A Anticipation In a playful manner Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Writing 9

33 Page 33 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 10 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Ten 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using augmentation. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Bass Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). MM 7th mm 7th dim. 7th Mm 7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I I ii V7 I I IV ii V7 vi I IV I V7/V V 4. Dictation - (Ms. 45) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the Grand Staff notes. The Key is: Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 58) and b). (Ms. 65) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Natural Minor b). Lydian Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 10 Answers

34 Page 34 Level 12 Writing #10 Write the added note to these chords in the Treble Clef. No accidentals are needed, they are built on the Dominant of the Major Key Signature (the 3rd or 5th of the chord is often omitted.) Using the Key Signature, identify the Secondary Dominant chords in the bass staff and label it below using figured bass. B Major g minor E Major c minor 11th 13th 11th 9th V of ii V 5of iv V 3of vi 2 Labels: Upper case = Major Lower case = minor V of V Using the figured bass, write the bass line and two additional voices for the melody. Voice leading will not be graded. Match the term to its definition F Morendo In a quiet, calm manner Write each chord, using the note as the root. E Suspension Slowing down (French) A Tranquillo A melodic pattern repeated at a higher or lower pitch (usually stepwise motion) fully-diminished 7th all minor 3rds half-diminished 7th diminished chord, plus a minor 7th C Sequence A held or repeated note, usually in the bass, sounding against harmonic changes D B Pedal Point Cédez A nonharmonic tone held from a chord where it was previously harmonic Fading away; dying away minor 7th minor chord, plus a minor 7th Major 7th Major chord, plus a Major 7th Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Writing 10

35 Page 35 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 11 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Eleven 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using diminution. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Treble Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). dim. 7th MM 7th mm7th Mm7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I IV I V7 vi I vi ii V7 I I ii V7/V V7 I 4. Dictation - (Ms. 47) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the Grand Staff notes. The Key is: A Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 60) and b). (Ms. 67) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Harmonic minor b). Dorian Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 11

36 Page 36 Level 12 Writing #11 Write the added note to these chords in the Treble Clef. No accidentals are needed, they are built on the Dominant of the Major Key Signature (the 3rd or 5th of the chord is often omitted.) Using the Key Signature, identify the Secondary Dominant chords in the bass staff and label it below using figured bass. c minor f minor D Major G Major 11th 13th 9th 11th V7 6 4 of V V of iv V 5 of ii 2 Labels: Upper case = Major Lower case = minor 4 3 V of vi Write a 1 octave Phrygian scale, in the Treble Clef using whole notes, beginning on F, B, & D. Write a 1 octave Dorian scale, in the Bass Clef using whole notes, beginning on F, B, & E. Match the term to its definition C Pesante Note values are doubled, used in repetition Write the harmonic interval above each note in the following examples (Major and Perfect intervals only use notes from the Major Key Signature). F Atonality Note values are halved, used in repetition A Augmentation Play in a heavy manner diminished 5th Augmented 4th B Diminution Ritarding and broadening; growing more loudly as you slow down to build suspense D Allargando The use of two tonal centers at the same time. minor 7th minor 6th E Bitonality Music with no tonal center Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Writing 11

37 Page 37 Level 12 Aural Activity #12 Use Midi File: 12) pg 12 Aural, or CD: 12) Track Twelve 1. Rhythm Tap - Rewrite this rhythm using augmentation. Write in the counting. Tap or play the rhythm. 2. Notation - Rewrite the melody in the Bass Clef using the correct key signature. 3. Chord Identification a). (Ms. 1) Identify Major chords, each chord is played twice. Choices are: Fully Diminished 7th (dim. 7), minor-minor 7th (mm7), Major-minor 7th (Mm7), or Major-Major 7th (Mm7). Mm 7th dim. 7th mm 7th MM 7th b). (Ms. 34) Identify 5 ending chords in a cadence. It is played three times. Circle your choice below. I I ii V7 I I IV ii V7/V V I IV I V7/V V 4. Dictation - (Ms. 53) It is played 4 times. The first notes are given to you. Write in the Grand Staff notes. The Key is: A Major. Pay close attention to the Time Signature. 5. Scale Identification - a). (Ms. 66) and b). (Ms. 73) Each is played 2 times. Choices are: Major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, whole tone, Lydian (raised Major Scale 4th), Mixolydian (lowered Major Scale 7th), Dorian (lowered Major Scale 3rd & 7th), Phrygian (lowered 2nd of natural minor). a). Mixolydian b). Natural minor Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Aural 12

38 Page 38 Level 12 Review Match the term to its definition N Z J B T P F A R Q X E U M C I D O W K Y H V G L S m.s. (mano sinistra) Half Diminished 7th Chord m.d. (mano destra) Tranquillo Fully Diminished 7th Chord Pesante Allargando Morendo Tonal Center Quartal Harmony Diminution Alto Clef Suspension Anticipation Tenor Clef Augmentation Scherzando Grave Secondary Dominant Pedal Point Answer Counter Subject Bitonality Subject Atonality Modulation Dying away, fading away Music Perceptions Music Study Sheet 12 - Review, Writing #12 a. b. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. In a Tranquil and quiet manner; calmly and quietly c. A C clef with the fourth line of the staff indicating Middle C In a playful manner; playfully A C clef with the third line of the staff indicating Middle C Ritarding and broadening; growing more loudly as you slow down to build suspense The basic theme of a composition stated near the beginning, with restatements A melody appearing as counterpoint to the main subject Note values are doubled, used in repetition Play the music with your right hand, (mano destra) A repeated or held note, usually in the bass, sounding against harmonic changes Music with no tonal center m. A nonharmonic tone which sounds before the chord in which it belongs n. Play the music with your left hand, (mano sinistra) o. p. r. u. v. w. x. y. z. The slowest tempo, play in a solemn manner Play in a heavy manner q. Harmony built on the interval of a 4th A pitch (tonic), around which the music focuses s. The point in which the Key changes within a composition t. A diminished triad plus a diminished interval of a 7th (chord built of minor 3rds) A nonharmonic tone held from a chord where it previously was harmonic The use of two tonal centers at the same time The V or V7 chord built on a scale degree other than the Tonic Note values are halved, used in repetition Contrapuntal restatement of the subject in another key (usually the dominant) A diminished chord with an added minor 7th Match the composer to the musical era. Below, put B for Baroque ( ), C for Classical ( ), R for Romantic ( ), I for Impressionistic (late 1800 s-1910), or T for Twentieth Century/Contemporary (1910-Present). T Stravinsky T Shostakovich I Debussy T Barber C Clementi B Handel I Ravel Grieg R B Scarlatti C Kuhlau T Copland B Bach R Mendelssohn T Bartok T Kabalevsky T Gershwin T Bernstein R Granados C Beethoven R Schubert R Schumann R MacDowell R Rachmaninoff T Joplin Haydn C R Chopin R Liszt C Mozart R Brahms T Khatchaturian T Prokofiev R Tchaikovsky B Telemann

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