01
True or false
1 point
True or false: Accidentals can change an interval’s quality, but they do not change its interval number.
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3/9 3. Intervals Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
02
Choose one
1 point
How should the interval C–D♭ be classified and named?
- A
A chromatic half step, written as an augmented unison
- B
A diatonic half step, written as a minor second
- C
A diatonic whole step, written as a major second
- D
A chromatic whole step, written as a diminished third
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
Complete the two-stage procedure for identifying a fully spelled interval: first count the to determine the interval number, then count the to determine the quality.
04
Written response
1 point
What is the complete interval name for F–B?
05
Choose one
1 point
Which description correctly classifies C–C♯?
- A
A diatonic half step, written as a minor second
- B
A chromatic half step, written as an augmented unison
- C
A diatonic whole step, written as a major second
- D
A chromatic whole step, written as a diminished second
06
Choose all
1 point
Select all interval types that belong to the perfect family.
- A
Unison
- B
Fourth
- C
Fifth
- D
Octave
- E
Third
- F
Seventh
07
True or false
1 point
True or false: Any interval larger than an octave is a compound interval.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Fill in the blank
1 point
Complete the compound equivalents: a major 2nd is a , and a perfect 4th is a .
09
Written response
1 point
What interval results from inverting a major seventh?
10
Choose one
1 point
What is the complete interval name for F♯–B♭?
- A
A perfect fourth
- B
An augmented fourth
- C
A diminished fourth
- D
A diminished fifth
11
Choose all
1 point
Select all rules that correctly describe interval inversion.
- A
The original and inverted interval numbers add to 9.
- B
A major interval inverts to a minor interval.
- C
An augmented interval inverts to a diminished interval.
- D
A perfect interval remains perfect when inverted.
- E
A fourth always inverts to another fourth.
- F
A compound interval must invert to a simple interval.
12
Choose one
1 point
What is the interval from E4 to F5?
- A
Major ninth
- B
Perfect ninth
- C
Minor ninth
- D
Minor tenth
13
Open ended
1 point
Explain the two-stage procedure for identifying an interval, then apply it to D–F and D–F♯. State the complete name of each interval and explain why their numbers match while their qualities differ.
14
Choose one
1 point
Which note forms a major ninth above E?
- A
F one octave higher
- B
F♯ one octave higher
- C
G one octave higher
- D
G♯ one octave higher
15
Choose one
1 point
What is the interval from D up to F?
- A
Major third
- B
Minor third
- C
Perfect fourth
- D
Augmented second
16
True or false
1 point
True or false: Accidentals can change an interval's quality, but they do not change its interval number.
- A
True
- B
False
17
Choose one
1 point
How should C–C♯ be classified and named?
- A
Diatonic half step, minor second
- B
Diatonic half step, augmented unison
- C
Chromatic half step, augmented unison
- D
Chromatic half step, minor second
18
Written response
1 point
What is the inversion of a major third (M3)?
19
Choose one
1 point
What is the complete name of the interval from C4 up to A5?
- A
Major sixth
- B
Major tenth
- C
Major thirteenth
- D
Minor thirteenth
20
Written response
1 point
Which note forms a diminished fifth above G?