Fall 2016 Theory Placement Test

Fall 2016 Theory Placement Test
Welcome to the New Music School Theory Placement Test. We will use this exam to gauge your knowledge of music theory and place you in an appropriate level. Leave blank any answers you do not know.
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Part 1
Identify each note.
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Identify and explain each symbol.
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Name
Meaning
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Name
Meaning

Part 2
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Match each tempo mark to its meaning
moderato
allegro
andante
largo
Identify the appropriate time signature for each measure.
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Part 3
What is the 4th note in the Eb Major scale?
How many sharps are there in the key of G Major?
What is the relative major key of B Minor?
Identify each interval.
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Identify the type of chord.
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