DOMAIN 2 - Music Theory & Composition
2. Which of the following represents a natural minor scale?
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This is an example of the Dorian Mode. It is similar to a natural minor scale but with a ^6th scale degree. -
INCORRECT: This is an example of the harmonic minor scale. A Lowered 6th and a Raised 7th scale degree.
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CORRECT!
This question requires the examinee to identify a natural minor scale. Musicians often derive this scale by starting on the sixth note of the major scale. The pattern of whole (W) and half steps (H) for the natural minor scale is: W-H-W-W-H-W-W.This scale is characterized by its minor third (F), minor sixth (B♭), and minor seventh (C), giving it a dark and melancholic sound.
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INCORRECT: This is an example of the Melodic Minor Scale.
Ascending:W - H - W - W - W - W - H
Descending:
W - W - H - W - W - H - W
In the melodic minor scale, the sixth and seventh degrees are raised by a half step compared to the natural minor scale when ascending. When descending, it typically follows the pattern of the natural minor scale.
7. Name the type of chord heard in this example.
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CORRECT! This is an example of a Oboe Concerto.
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INCORRECT: The soloist instrument is definitely not a clarinet.
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INCORRECT: Although that Flutes are heard in the musical texture, Flute is not the Soloist for this concerto.
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INCORRECT: Bassoon is not the Soloist for this concerto.
8. Who is the probable composer of this piece.
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CORRECT! This is an example of a Oboe Concerto.
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INCORRECT: The soloist instrument is definitely not a clarinet.
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CORRECT!
This is a short excerpt of Magyar kepek - znekarra Sz.97 (1931) Mvt. 2 - Composed by Bela Bartok. Bela Bartok was born in 1881 and composed music until 1945. He is considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century. -
INCORRECT: Bassoon is not the Soloist for this concerto.