High School Theory Exam 1

Jennifer Straka High school theory exam 1

1.) Name the following Key signatures and their relative minors

Major key signature ____ Relative minor ______

Major Key signature ____ Relative minor ______

Major Key signature ____Relative Minor ______

2.) Name the following intervals, choose from the following: M2, m2, M3, m3, P4, P5, M6, m6, M7, m7, or P8

__ ______

3.) Build major triads on the given notes: 4.) Build minor triads on the given notes:

5.) In the key of G major, write the following chords:

I V7 IV ii vi iii

6.) Explain, in detail, what “the dot” does to a note, and give examples.

7.) Identify the following clefs and show where middle c would be placed:

______

8.) Define the following terms and give examples:

Simple meter ______

Simple Duple meter ______

Simple Triple meter ______

Compound meter ______

Compound duple meter ______

Compound triple meter ______

9.) Name and define the three different types of accents.

1.) ______

2.) ______

3.) ______10.) Draw and label the circle of fifths. Be sure to label the name of the key signature, and the number of sharps or flats in the key signature