College Music Theory

Review Exam in Preparation for Theory II

Section 1: Elements of Rhythm

For questions 1-8, specify the implied time signature and the meter. (e.g. “simple-duple”)

1.

Time Signature: _______________ Meter: ______________

2.

Time Signature: _____________ Meter: ______________

3.

Time Signature: _______________ Meter: _____________

4.

Time Signature: ______________ Meter: ______________

5.

Time Signature: ______________ Meter: ______________

6.

Time Signature: _______________ Meter: _______________

7.

Time Signature: ______________ Meter: ______________

8.

Time Signature: _____________ Meter: _____________

For questions 9-15, use one note value (with one or two dots if necessary) to show the sum of all the
rhythmic values given.

For questions 16-19, correct the incorrect rhythm notation in each example in order to show the
beats.
Section 2: Elements of Pitch
For questions 20-23, identify the name and octave register of each note.

For questions 24-27, provide two enharmonically equivalent notes for each note given.

Section 3: Scales

For questions 28-31, write the specified major scales without using key signatures.
For questions 32-35, write the requested minor scale without using a key signature. Ignore the
directions under the staves.

Section 4: Key Signatures

For questions 36-45, write the major key signature for each key given.
For questions 46-52, specify the key from the scale degree name.

46. _________ minor: Eb is the mediant

47. _________ minor: Eb is the subtonic

48. _________ major: C# is the dominant

49. _________ major: F# is the submediant

50. _________ minor: B is the subdominant

51. _________ major: A is the leading tone

52. _________ minor: A is the supertonic

Section 5: Intervals
For questions 53-58, identify the interval quality and size.

For questions 59-64, write the following intervals above the given note.

For questions 65-70, write the following intervals below the given note.
Section 6: Triads, Roman Numerals, and Figured Bass
For questions 71-82, identify the following chords. Supply roman numeral and figured bass.