theory quiz 1

2, 3, or 4 in the upper number of time signature

Simple meter

duple, simple

2/8, 2/4, 2/2, 2/16

triple, simple

3/16, 3/8, 3/4, 3/2

Quadruple, simple

4/4, 4/8, 4/16, 4/2

In a ____ meter, the bottom number gives you the unit beat

Simple

6, 9, or 12 in the upper number of the time signature

Compound meter

Duple, compound

6/8, 6/16, 6/4, 6/2

Triple, compound

9/8, 9/4, 9/16, 9/2

Quadruple, compound

12/8, 12/4, 12/16, 12/2

In a ____ meter, the bottom number gives you the division (or subdivision) of the beat. You must multiply that value by three to get the beat unit

Compound

Tonic

1

Super tonic

2

Mediant

3

Subdominant

4

Dominant

5

Submediant

6

Leading

7

0 # or b

C major or A minor

1#

G major or E minor

2#

D Major or B minor

3#

A major or F# minor

4#

E major or C# minor

7b of 5#

B major or Cb major, or Ab minor or G# minor

6b or 6#

F# Major or Gb major, Eb minor or D# minor

5b or 7#

Db major or C# major, Bb minor or A# minor

4b

Ab major or F minor

3b

Eb major or C minor

2b

Bb major or G minor

1b

F major or D minor

Order of sharps

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Order of flats

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Dorian Scale

A natural minor scale with a raised 6 (#6 or B natural)

Phrygian

A natural minor scale with a lowered 2 (b2 or F natural)

Lydian

A major scale with a raised 4 (#4 or B natural)