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ABRSM Grade 4 music theory test
ABRSM Grade 4 music theory test
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Test based on ABRSM Grade 4 music theory practice papers
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1
'Presto' means:
at a medium speed
slow
rather slow
fast
2
Define 'Affetuoso'
efficiently
with anger
passionately
affectionately
3
What is the leading note of B major?
A#
D
Bb
A
4
What ornament is this?
turn
tremolo
trill
mordent
5
The tonic triad of Db major is Db, F and Bb
True
False
6
C# major has the same key signature as E minor
True
False
7
The dominant of C major is...
Eb
A
F
G
8
How would you describe the time signature 6/8 as?
Compound triple time
Simple quadruple time
Simple triple time
Compound duple time
9
The trombone is a wind instrument
True
False
10
Which ornament is this?
Lower mordent
Upper mordent
Upper turn
Lower turn
11
Which are enharmonic equivalents to B#?
Dbb
Cb
Ax
C
12
Which note is the dominant in D major?
G
A
Ab
E
13
What is the subdominant of E major?
B
D#
A
C#
14
The relative minor of Db major is:
Fb minor
Bb minor
Db minor
F minor
15
B major has 5 sharps in its key signature
False
True
16
The oboe is a wind instrument
False
True
17
Define 'Andante'
like a dance
very slow
like a march
walking speed
18
Which of these are wind instruments?
Trumpet
Harp
Clarinet
Cor anglais
19
What is this ornament?
accent
acciaccatura
appoggiatura
mordent
20
Woodwind instruments are sometimes played 'arco'
False
True
21
sfz
means:
moderately loud
loud, then immediately soft
forced, accented
slight pressure
22
There are eight demi-semiquavers in a semibreve
True
False
23
The drum is a percussion instrument of indefinite pitch
False
True
24
Which instruments use the treble clef?
Violin
Trumpet
Flute
Bassoon
25
The 'cello is a string instrument
False
True
26
What does this mark mean?
staccatissimo
legato
accent
marcato
27
Which word(s) have a similar meaning to 'adagio'?
retenu
vif
moderé
lent
28
Tubas are a high pitched brass instrument
False
True
29
What is 'pizzicato'?
Eating pizza
Plucking or pulling a string
Playing with the wood of the bow
Playing a tambourine
30
F is the dominant of C major
False
True
31
Which of these instruments are not members of the orchestral percussion family?
bassoon
cymbals
tuba
timpani
32
Which notes are in the submediant triad of G major?
B, D and F
E, G and B
E, G and C
G, E and A
33
What does 'rit.' mean?
Gradually slow down
Gradually get faster
Get quieter
Suddenly quieter
34
Which instrument section will use the term 'arco'?
Brass
Percussion
Strings
Woodwind
35
Viola normally uses alto clef
False
True
36
What does 'Tempo giusto' mean?
with expression
in strict time
with relaxed time
comfortable speed
37
Which key contains Ab and B natural in it?
Ab minor
C major
B major
C minor
38
Which key has the same key signature as D minor?
B major
F major
D major
B minor
39
What does this mean?
Accent
Tenuto
Marcato
Legato
40
Which note is the submediant of Ab major?
G
F
Ab
C
41
'dolce' means solemn
False
True
42
Harmonic minor has the same notes ascending and descending
True
False
43
Give the meaning of 'allegro vivace'
Play quietly and limply
Play quickly and loudly
Play quickly and quietly
Play quickly and lively
44
The key signature of G minor has three flats
False
True
45
Which instruments aren't part of the percussion family?
Bassoon
Timpani
Viola
Bass drum
46
Which of these instruments use bass clef?
Clarinet
Bassoon
Double bass
Trumpet
47
The term 'con sordino' applies only to strings
False
True
48
Which best describes the time signature 3/2?
Simple triple time
Simple duple time
Compound duple time
Triple duple time
49
An interval is diminished if it is...
played louder
made bigger
played slower
made smaller
50
What does 'sempre' mean?
Never
Always
Separated
Simply
51
What does 'larghetto' mean?
Rather slow
Gradually getting slower
Large and heavy
Solemn
52
How many flats does Db major have?
4
2
5
6
53
Which is the highest sounding member of the string family?
Flute
Viola
Violin
Violoncello
54
'Sotto voce' means:
Simply
Resonant
Dying away
In an undertone
55
Which are enharmonic equivalents of E#?
Gbb
Gb
F
Fb
56
Which of these instruments are pitched percussion?
glockenspiel
xylophone
tambourine
timpani
57
Double bass is a string instrument
False
True
58
'grazioso' means
majestic
gratefully
with movement
gracefully
59
A note can only have one enharmonic equivalent note
False
True
60
A minor 3rd above F# is:
Db
D
A
D#
61
The tonic is the starting note of the scale
False
True
62
Which orchestral instrument uses alto clef?
Viol
Viola
Violoncello
Cor anglais
