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What is the definition of a "major scale"?
A scale that follows a specific pattern of whole and half steps: W-W-H-W-W-W-H.
What does "tempo" refer to in music?
The speed at which a piece of music is played, usually indicated by beats per minute ...
Music Theory Latest Version 100%
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What is the definition of a "major scale"?
✔✔ A scale that follows a specific pattern of whole and half steps: W-W-H-W-W-W-H.
What does "tempo" refer to in music?
✔✔ The speed at which a piece of music is played, usually indicated by beats per minute (BPM).
What is the purpose of a "key signature" in music notation?
✔✔ To indicate the key of a piece by specifying which notes are sharp or flat throughout the
composition.
What does the term "dynamics" describe in music?
✔✔ The variation in loudness and softness of sound during a musical performance.
What is an "interval" in music?
✔✔ The distance between two pitches, measured in terms of steps and half steps.
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, What is the difference between "staccato" and "legato"?
✔✔ Staccato means playing notes in a short, detached manner, while legato means playing notes
smoothly and connected.
What does "time signature" indicate in a piece of music?
✔✔ It shows how many beats are in each measure and what note value receives one beat.
What is a "chord progression"?
✔✔ A series of chords played in a sequence, forming the harmonic backbone of a piece of
music.
What does the term "modulation" mean in music theory?
✔✔ The process of changing from one key to another within a composition.
What is the "circle of fifths"?
✔✔ A diagram showing the relationships between the 12 notes of the chromatic scale and their
corresponding key signatures.
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