AP Music Theory: Scales!

Question 1

What is an Aeolian scale?

Accepted Answer

This is also known as a natural minor scale., Begins on the 6th scale degree of major scale. (WHWWHWW)

Question 2

A natural minor scale is ordered...

Accepted Answer

WHWWHWW

Question 3

What is a Locrian scale?

Accepted Answer

Start and end of the leading tone on a major scale, Begins on the 7th scale degree of a major scale. (HWWHWWW)

Question 4

What is a Lydian scale?

Accepted Answer

A major scale with a raised 4th., This begins on the 4th scale degree. Pattern is (WWWHWWH)

Question 5

Which of the two scales has 4 sharps?

Accepted Answer

E major

Question 6

What is a Phrygian scale?

Accepted Answer

A natural minor scale with a flatted 2nd, This begins on the 3rd scale degree. Pattern is (HWWWHWW)

Question 7

What scale is this?

Accepted Answer

C major

Question 8

Which of the two scales has 3 sharps?

Accepted Answer

A major

Question 9

What scale is this?

Accepted Answer

G major

Question 10

What scale is this?

Accepted Answer

D major

Question 11

What scale is this?

Accepted Answer

F major, d minor

Question 12

Which scale has 2 flats

Accepted Answer

Bb major

Question 13

Types of Scales: A major scale is ordered...

Accepted Answer

WWHWWWH

Question 14

A harmonic minor scale is ordered...

Accepted Answer

WHWWHAH

Question 15

Which scale has 1 sharp?

Accepted Answer

G major, e minor

Question 16

What is a Mixolydian scale?

Accepted Answer

A major scale with a flatted 7th., Begins on the 5th scale degree of a major scale. (WWHWWHW)

Question 17

What is a Dorian scale?

Accepted Answer

A natural minor scale with a raised 6th, Starts on the 2nd scale degree, but its pattern changes.

Question 18

Which scale has 2 sharps?

Accepted Answer

D major, b minor

Question 19

A melodic minor scale is ordered...

Accepted Answer

WHWWWWH

Question 20

Which scale has no sharps?

Accepted Answer

a minor, C major

Question 21

What is an Ionian scale?

Accepted Answer

Starts on the 1st scale degree. Same as a major scale.

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