Music Exam

Perfect Unison

An interval with the same note played twice.

Major 2nd

An interval with two notes a whole step apart.

Major 3rd

An interval with two notes two whole steps apart.

Perfect 4th

An interval with two notes two whole steps and one-half step apart.

Perfect 5th

An interval with two notes three whole steps and one-half step apart.

Perfect 8th (Octave)

An interval with the same note in different octaves.

Major Scale

The C major scale starting on C with the pattern C-D-E-F-G-A-B.

Harmonic Minor Scale

The A harmonic minor scale starting on A with the pattern A-B-C-D-E-F-G♯.

Pentatonic Scale

The C pentatonic major scale with the notes C-D-E-G-A.

Major Chord

A triad with the root, major third, and perfect fifth, like C-E-G.

Minor Chord

A triad with the root, minor third, and perfect fifth, like C-E♭-G.

Andante

Indicates a moderate tempo, akin to "at a walking pace."

Allegro

Signifies a lively and fast tempo, conveying energy and excitement.

Crescendo

Gradually increasing the volume or intensity of the music.

Diminuendo

Gradually decreasing the volume or intensity of the music.

Forte (f)

Instructs to play loudly.

Piano (p)

Instructs to play softly.

Legato

Playing notes smoothly and connectedly.

Staccato

Playing notes with a short and detached sound.

Largo

Indicates a very slow tempo, conveying grandeur and solemnity.

Presto

Signifies a fast tempo, translating to "quick" or "rapid."

Vivace

Means "quick" or "lively," instructing a brisk tempo.

Rallentando (rall.)

Gradually slowing down the tempo.

Ritardando (rit

Gradually decreasing the tempo.

A tempo

Instructs to return to the previous tempo.

Fortissimo (ff)

Means "very loud," indicating a very loud passage.

Pianissimo (pp)

Means "very soft," instructing to play very softly.

Chord 1 I

In C major, chord I is a C major chord (C-E-G).

Chord 4 IV

In C major, chord IV is an F major chord (F-A-C).

Chord 5 V

In C major, chord V is a G major chord (G-B-D).

Chord 6 vi

In C major, chord vi is an A minor chord (A-C-E).