IL212ILTS Music Practice Exam
**Question 1.** Which of the following clefs places middle C on the second line
from the bottom?
A) Treble clef
B) Bass clef
C) Alto clef
D) Tenor clef
Answer: C
Explanation: In the alto clef (C clef), middle C is positioned on the third line
(second line from the bottom of a five‑line staff).
**Question 2.** In a 6/8 meter, which note receives the primary beat?
A) Eighth note
B) Quarter note
C) Dotted quarter note
D) Half note
Answer: C
Explanation: Compound meters group beats in threes; in 6/8 the dotted quarter
note receives one beat.
**Question 3.** The interval between G and D an octave above is a:
A) Perfect fifth
B) Perfect fourth
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C) Octave
D) Major sixth
Answer: A
Explanation: G to the higher D spans seven diatonic steps, forming a perfect fifth.
**Question 4.** Which scale degree is raised in the harmonic minor scale
compared to the natural minor?
A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 6th
D) 7th
Answer: D
Explanation: The harmonic minor raises the seventh degree to create a leading
tone.
**Question 5.** In Roman numeral analysis, the chord built on the fifth degree in
a major key is:
A) I
B) ii
C) V
D) vi
Answer: C
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Explanation: The dominant chord in a major key is built on the fifth scale degree
and labeled V.
**Question 6.** Which chord is an example of a secondary dominant?
A) iiø7 in C major
B) V/V in C major
C) vi in G major
D) IV in F major
Answer: B
Explanation: V/V is the dominant of the dominant, a secondary dominant leading
to the V chord.
**Question 7.** In species counterpoint, which species introduces rhythmic
independence between the two voices?
A) First species
B) Second species
C) Third species
D) Fifth species
Answer: B
Explanation: Second species uses two notes against one, creating rhythmic
independence.
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**Question 8.** A Neapolitan sixth chord is built on which scale degree?
A) ♭II, root position
B) ♭II, first inversion
C) ♭VI, root position
D) ♭VI, second inversion
Answer: B
Explanation: The Neapolitan sixth is a ♭II chord in first inversion (♭II⁶).
**Question 9.** Which form consists of an A‑B‑A‑C‑A structure?
A) Binary
B) Ternary
C) Rondo
D) Sonata‑allegro
Answer: C
Explanation: Rondo form typically follows an ABACA pattern with recurring A
sections.
**Question 10.** A melodic sequence that repeats a motif at a higher pitch level
is called a:
A) Retrograde
B) Inversion
**Question 1.** Which of the following clefs places middle C on the second line
from the bottom?
A) Treble clef
B) Bass clef
C) Alto clef
D) Tenor clef
Answer: C
Explanation: In the alto clef (C clef), middle C is positioned on the third line
(second line from the bottom of a five‑line staff).
**Question 2.** In a 6/8 meter, which note receives the primary beat?
A) Eighth note
B) Quarter note
C) Dotted quarter note
D) Half note
Answer: C
Explanation: Compound meters group beats in threes; in 6/8 the dotted quarter
note receives one beat.
**Question 3.** The interval between G and D an octave above is a:
A) Perfect fifth
B) Perfect fourth
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C) Octave
D) Major sixth
Answer: A
Explanation: G to the higher D spans seven diatonic steps, forming a perfect fifth.
**Question 4.** Which scale degree is raised in the harmonic minor scale
compared to the natural minor?
A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 6th
D) 7th
Answer: D
Explanation: The harmonic minor raises the seventh degree to create a leading
tone.
**Question 5.** In Roman numeral analysis, the chord built on the fifth degree in
a major key is:
A) I
B) ii
C) V
D) vi
Answer: C
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Explanation: The dominant chord in a major key is built on the fifth scale degree
and labeled V.
**Question 6.** Which chord is an example of a secondary dominant?
A) iiø7 in C major
B) V/V in C major
C) vi in G major
D) IV in F major
Answer: B
Explanation: V/V is the dominant of the dominant, a secondary dominant leading
to the V chord.
**Question 7.** In species counterpoint, which species introduces rhythmic
independence between the two voices?
A) First species
B) Second species
C) Third species
D) Fifth species
Answer: B
Explanation: Second species uses two notes against one, creating rhythmic
independence.
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**Question 8.** A Neapolitan sixth chord is built on which scale degree?
A) ♭II, root position
B) ♭II, first inversion
C) ♭VI, root position
D) ♭VI, second inversion
Answer: B
Explanation: The Neapolitan sixth is a ♭II chord in first inversion (♭II⁶).
**Question 9.** Which form consists of an A‑B‑A‑C‑A structure?
A) Binary
B) Ternary
C) Rondo
D) Sonata‑allegro
Answer: C
Explanation: Rondo form typically follows an ABACA pattern with recurring A
sections.
**Question 10.** A melodic sequence that repeats a motif at a higher pitch level
is called a:
A) Retrograde
B) Inversion
