NYSTCE 165 (Music) Exam with
Accurate Solutions
root position - ANSWER-root is in the bass
first inversion - ANSWER-A triad written with the third as the lowest note
second inversion - ANSWER-a triad written with the fifth as the lowest note
third inversion - ANSWER-A seventh chord written with the seventh as the lowest note
dominant seventh chord - ANSWER-major triad with minor seventh
Major Seventh Chord - ANSWER-major triad and major seventh
minor seventh - ANSWER-minor triad and minor seventh
Half diminished seventh chord - ANSWER-diminished triad and minor seventh
diminished seventh chord - ANSWER-diminished triad plus diminished seventh
Authentic Cadence - ANSWER-cadence using the harmonic progression of V to I
Plagal Cadence - ANSWER-IV-I
Deceptive Cadence - ANSWER-V-vi
Half Cadence - ANSWER-ends on V
Harmonic Minor - ANSWER-a minor scale with a raised 7th
Melodic Minor - ANSWER-Natural minor scale with scale degrees 6 and 7 raised
ascending, but same as natural minor scale descending
Oratorio - ANSWER-a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a
religious text
Mambo - ANSWER-A type of ballroom dance that originated in Cuba, features
moderate to fast rhythms, distinct riffs, performed by an ensemble consisting of double
bass, bongo, tumbadora, trumpets, guitar, vocals (plus cowbell)
, Appalachian Music - ANSWER-1. Refers to the folk traditions of the Eastern U.S.,
specifically the Appalachian mountain range. Music is heavily influenced by the Irish,
Scottish, and English emigrants of the 18th century and features musical traditions such
as English and Scottish ballads, dance tunes, and fiddle songs.
waltz - ANSWER-a Southern German/ Austrian ballroom dance of the Romantic Era, in
triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.
Mazurka - ANSWER-Type of Polish folk dance in triple meter.
Djembe - ANSWER-A rope tuned skin covered goblet shaped drum played with bare
hands, typically made of hollowed out wood.
Kabuki - ANSWER-Japanese theater form of the 1600s, originally performed by
females.
Maqam System - ANSWER-The system governing pitch and melody in Middle eastern
music. Most resembles Western modes.
Pipa - ANSWER-Chinese pear-shaped plucked lute traditionally made with silk thread.
Erhu - ANSWER-Chinese bowed lute
Yangqin - ANSWER-A Chinese hammered dulcimer with a trapezoidal sound box and
metal strings that are struck with bamboo sticks.
Dizi - ANSWER-Chinese transverse flute that plays an important role in Chinese folk,
operatic and orchestral music
bull-roarer - ANSWER-Australian aboriginal instrument, a wooden slat that produces a
roaring sound when whirled around one's head on the end of a string, produces pulsing,
low pitch.
gum leaf - ANSWER-Australian Aboriginal instrument; leaf of a Eucalyptus tree held taut
against the lips as a simple wind valve for the mouth
Polynesian Nose Flute - ANSWER-A flute made of bamboo that's played with the
nostrils and is meant to be romantic, entice, and encourage love making and courtship
aural learners - ANSWER-Learn best by hearing, talking and discussion, benefit from
small group discussion
Visual learners - ANSWER-People who learn best by relying on their sense of sight,
including pictures, diagrams, concept maps.
Accurate Solutions
root position - ANSWER-root is in the bass
first inversion - ANSWER-A triad written with the third as the lowest note
second inversion - ANSWER-a triad written with the fifth as the lowest note
third inversion - ANSWER-A seventh chord written with the seventh as the lowest note
dominant seventh chord - ANSWER-major triad with minor seventh
Major Seventh Chord - ANSWER-major triad and major seventh
minor seventh - ANSWER-minor triad and minor seventh
Half diminished seventh chord - ANSWER-diminished triad and minor seventh
diminished seventh chord - ANSWER-diminished triad plus diminished seventh
Authentic Cadence - ANSWER-cadence using the harmonic progression of V to I
Plagal Cadence - ANSWER-IV-I
Deceptive Cadence - ANSWER-V-vi
Half Cadence - ANSWER-ends on V
Harmonic Minor - ANSWER-a minor scale with a raised 7th
Melodic Minor - ANSWER-Natural minor scale with scale degrees 6 and 7 raised
ascending, but same as natural minor scale descending
Oratorio - ANSWER-a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a
religious text
Mambo - ANSWER-A type of ballroom dance that originated in Cuba, features
moderate to fast rhythms, distinct riffs, performed by an ensemble consisting of double
bass, bongo, tumbadora, trumpets, guitar, vocals (plus cowbell)
, Appalachian Music - ANSWER-1. Refers to the folk traditions of the Eastern U.S.,
specifically the Appalachian mountain range. Music is heavily influenced by the Irish,
Scottish, and English emigrants of the 18th century and features musical traditions such
as English and Scottish ballads, dance tunes, and fiddle songs.
waltz - ANSWER-a Southern German/ Austrian ballroom dance of the Romantic Era, in
triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.
Mazurka - ANSWER-Type of Polish folk dance in triple meter.
Djembe - ANSWER-A rope tuned skin covered goblet shaped drum played with bare
hands, typically made of hollowed out wood.
Kabuki - ANSWER-Japanese theater form of the 1600s, originally performed by
females.
Maqam System - ANSWER-The system governing pitch and melody in Middle eastern
music. Most resembles Western modes.
Pipa - ANSWER-Chinese pear-shaped plucked lute traditionally made with silk thread.
Erhu - ANSWER-Chinese bowed lute
Yangqin - ANSWER-A Chinese hammered dulcimer with a trapezoidal sound box and
metal strings that are struck with bamboo sticks.
Dizi - ANSWER-Chinese transverse flute that plays an important role in Chinese folk,
operatic and orchestral music
bull-roarer - ANSWER-Australian aboriginal instrument, a wooden slat that produces a
roaring sound when whirled around one's head on the end of a string, produces pulsing,
low pitch.
gum leaf - ANSWER-Australian Aboriginal instrument; leaf of a Eucalyptus tree held taut
against the lips as a simple wind valve for the mouth
Polynesian Nose Flute - ANSWER-A flute made of bamboo that's played with the
nostrils and is meant to be romantic, entice, and encourage love making and courtship
aural learners - ANSWER-Learn best by hearing, talking and discussion, benefit from
small group discussion
Visual learners - ANSWER-People who learn best by relying on their sense of sight,
including pictures, diagrams, concept maps.
