Elm Music Theory Quiz #4

Meredith College

How should the Soprano (S) be notated on the treble clef staff?

With stems up.

How should the Alto (A) be notated on the treble clef staff?

With stems down.

How should the Tenor (T) be notated on the bass clef staff?

With stems up.

How should the Bass (B) be notated on the bass clef staff?

With stems down.

What is the maximum distance allowed between Soprano and Alto voices?

A perfect octave (P8).

What is the maximum distance allowed between Tenor and Bass voices?

Two perfect octaves (2 P8s).

What is the difference between close spacing and open spacing in chords?

Close spacing has no chord tone between the SA or AT voices, while open spacing allows for another chord tone in between.

What type of motion should be used more frequently in relation to the bass?

Contrary or oblique motion.

What are the four types of motion in voice leading?

Contrary, oblique, similar, and parallel motion.

What should be avoided in terms of parallel motion?

Parallel perfect intervals: P1, P5, or P8.

In root position triads, what tone should be doubled?

The root, which is the most stable tone.

In diminished triads, which tone should be doubled?

The third, which is not a note of the tritone.

What should be done in first inversion triads?

Double a stable tone, the soprano, or the 1, 4, or 5 scale degrees.

What is the guideline for moving to the nearest chord tone?

Use conjunct motion (stepwise) as much as possible.

What is the rule regarding leaps in voice leading?

Do not leap more than a perfect octave (P8) and limit leaps in soprano to a major sixth (M6).

How should leading tones resolve?

The leading tone must resolve to the tonic in the same voice.

What is the guideline for resolving sevenths of chords?

Resolve sevenths down by step.

What is a Plagal Cadence?

A cadence that moves from IV to I.

What is a Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)?

A cadence that moves from root position V to I with the tonic as the ending note in the soprano.

What is an Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)?

A cadence that moves from V to I but does not meet both criteria of PAC.

What is a Deceptive Cadence (DC)?

A cadence that moves from V to vi.

What should be avoided to prevent voice crossing?

Do not cross voices in the same chord or overlap voices between adjacent chords.

What is the rule regarding doubled tones in incomplete triads?

Triple the root, include the third, and omit the fifth.

What should be done in second inversion triads?

Always double the bass.

What is the guideline for chromatic movement in voice leading?

Keep chromatic movement of a note in the same voice and avoid cross relations.

In minor keys, how should the leading tone be approached?

Approach the leading tone from above by step or skip.

What is the guideline for voice-leading in the context of cadences?

Identify the pair of chords at each cadence point to correctly mark the cadence.