Music Theory Level VI

Theory

1. Rhythm VI

• Hemiola

• Polyrhythm

 

2. Intervals III

Specific Intervals 

• Perfect (P)

• Major (M)

• Minor (m)

• Augmented (A)

• Diminished (d)

Tritone (augmented 4th/diminished 5th)

Compound Intervals

Inverted Intervals

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3. Terminology II

• Agitato

• Appassionato     

• Brillante

• Cadenza

• Calando

• Con Brio 

• Dolore 

• Lacrimoso

• Molto

• Opus

 

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Ear Training

1. Intervals:  Identify the intervals you hear by number and quality.    All intervals (major, minor, perfect and tritone) within one octave will be presented.

2. Melodic dictation: Complete the melody by filling in the notes.  Be sure to notate correct rhythm.

3. Rhythmic dictation: Complete the rhythmic pattern, using half, quarter, eighth notes and eighth note triplets.

4. Key Identification (major or minor): Listen to a short melodic phrase and identify the key (major or minor).  

5. Time signature: Listen to the excerpts and identify the time signatures (3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 9/8).

6. Triads: Listen to the triads (major, minor or cluster) and identify the quality of each triad

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