l. Write the key signature for each of the following keys in both clefs. (8 points)

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l. Write the key signature for each of the following keys in both clefs. (8 points) d D Major F[ Major bb minor c[ minor A Major g minor eb minor Cb Major 2. Write the following scales, one octave. (7 points) B Major, ascending Do not use key signatures. Put accidentals before the notes. fil minor, harmonic form, ascending f minor, melodic form, ascending and descending (Use the first measure for the ascending scale, and the second measure for the descending scale.) ab minor, nafural form, descending Whole tone on E, ascending Chromatic on B, descending Bb Major, descending.,. Level9 2010

3. Write a note above each given note to complete the following intervals. Observe the key signature. (8 points) A7 d5 A4 P4 m d8 M3 m2 4. Write each of the following triads. ( points) cb min. 4 5 Ffl Maj. 3 Ab Aug. 4 d min. 3 5 E Aug. 3 b dim. 3 5. Write each of the following chords. Use the Major or minor key as indiiated under each measure. (5 points) a2 (Major key) tr5 (minor key) y3 4 (minor key) y7 (Major key) Y y5 (Major key). Add accidentals to complete each of the following seventh chords. ( points) ^ll As2 4 b min. 3 Gb Maj. 5 coj 7. Using the Maior key indicated at the beginning of the example, label each Roman numerals and figured bass. (8 points) o rvraj. t rr #s of the following chords with tt (same ur of ) 8. What term is used for the chords that are labeled (1 point) (_ /_) in question 7? 9. a. Check the name for this mode. (l point) Dorian Aeolian Mixolydian b. Add the accidental that will make this the Phrygian mode. (1 point) Level 9 2010

10. Check the description for each of the following dances from the Baroque suite. (4 points) a. courante b. sarabande c. gavotte d. polonaise French origin, shifting meters at cadences (usua/ly a hemiola) German origin, simple binary form, usually in i time Spanish origin, triple meter, slow, dignified talian origin, quick triple meter French origin, duple meter, begins on an upbeat French origin, simple triple meter, moderate tempo rish origin, compound duple meter, usually quick Polish origin, triple meter, moderate tempo l. Transpose this example to the key of F Major. (l point) 12. Add barlines to the following example. (3 points) fi1 J,h n l J,bffi, n1j Jll )1) J ) l,ll 13. Determine the time signature for the following example. (1 point) J JlJ refr,bj ) tj ) J rl 14. a. Circle the example of syncopation in question 13. (1 point) b. Put a box around the hemiola in question 13. (1 point) 15. Write Roman numerals and figured bass under the chords for this example. Use the new key to determine the Roman numerals for the final three measures. (9 points) a), rt e a) t. 17. 4 New key: Circle the pivot chord in question 15. Circle the notes or the Roman numeral. To what key does the music modulate in question l5? (l point) Level 9 2010 (1 point)

18. Write the following chord progression using half notes. (5 points) i iv4 iio 15 19. Select the correct musical term for each of the following definitions from the provided list. Not all the terms on the list will be used. (8 points) a. virfuosic composition with rapid passages List of Terms b. c. d. e. f. o b' h. "note against note," two or more independent homophonic texture lines sounding simultaneously counterpoint ritenuto dying away rubato free tempo or rhythm sforzando smorzando immediately slower Sonata form softly or subdued, in an undertone sotto voce rallentando melody with harmony toccata Alberti bass more motion diminution piu mosso 20. Name the historic period to which each of the following questions applies. (10 points) a. Which period includes all of these characteristics: ornamentation, polyphonic texture, and dance suite? b. During which period was programme music introduced? c. During which period was Alberti bass inkoduced? d. Which historical period includes atonality, bitonality, and polytonality? e. Which historical period includes all of these characterisitcs: colorful harmonies, more chromaticism, and lyric melodies? f. n which period is there limited use of dynamic and expression markings? Name the historic period for each of these composers: g. Britten h. Vivaldi i. Liszt j. Diabelli Level 24fi

\ Chopin: Nocturne, Op. 15, No. j Answer questions 2l25 about the music above. (14 points) 21. Give the English meaning of the tempo marking. 22. What is the key? 23. Name each circled chord with its root, quality, and figured bass (for example, C Major 4). a. b. c. d. e. f. 24. n measures 4, how many beats will the tied note receive? 25. Name each boxed interval with its quality and number.. 2. J. 4. 5. Level 9 2010

Answer questions 234 about the music above. (14 points) Mozart: Sonata, K. 281 2. Give the English meaning of the tempo. 27. What is the key? 28. Name each circled chord with its Roman numeral and figured bass (for example,4). a. b. c. d. 29. 30. 31. 32. What is the name of the omaments that are used in measure 7, treble clef? What type of cadence ends the example? Which historical period does Mozart represent? n the correct order, name the three sections of sonata form (also known as sonata allegro form). 33. Check the most likely tempo for the second movement. 34. Check the most likely tempo for the final movement. Allegro Presto Andante Adagio Lento Allegro Level9 2010

EAR TRANNG EVALUAT ON This is your cvel 9 ear training evaluation. Listen to each question and its musical orample. Mark your answer. Each example will be played two times. (15 points) 1. Recognition of Major or minor in a fourmeixure phrase. Maior fiunor 2. Recognition of a movement of a Baroque suite. Gigue Sarabande 3. Recognition of a.chord progression. A. TVV7 LYTY Y ii 14 Y7 r B. iivvtiy?vv 1ii f4y7 r 4. Recognition of the qualiry of a chord. Major minor dirninished Augmented 5. Recognition of the position of a chord. Ex. 1 First inversion F;rZ First inversion. Recognition of intervals. Ex. Major th Fx..z Ausmented o 4th Ex. 3 Perfect 4th Second inversion Second inversion minor th Augmented 3rd Perfect 5th 7. Recognition of minor scales. Ex. 1 natural minor Ex. 2 natural minor 8. Recognition of seventh chords. Ex. 1 Major 7th chord F;l,..z Dominant 7th Chord 9. Recognition of meter. time l time harmonic minor harmonic minor minor 7th chord diminished 7th chord melodic minor melodic minor 10. Recognition of musicd sryle. Classical Contemporary 11. Recognition of a Baroque fugr" or Classicd sonata. Barooue fusue Classicd sonata LO EarTralnlngTests o SetB r Level 9