Minor Keys quiz

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Minor Keys Quiz

1. What is a minor scale? a) A scale that consists of half steps only
   b) A scale with a specific pattern of whole and half steps
   c) A scale that contains only natural notes

2. How many types of minor scales are there? a) One
   b) Two
   c) Three

3. Which of the following is a characteristic of the natural minor scale? a) It has a raised seventh degree
   b) It has a flat third, sixth, and seventh degrees
   c) It has a sharp fourth degree

4. What is the relative major key of A minor?
   a) C major
   b) E major
   c) G major

5. What is the harmonic minor scale? a) A natural minor scale with a raised fourth degree
   b) A natural minor scale with a raised seventh degree
   c) A scale that consists only of whole steps

6. Which of the following chords is the tonic chord in the key of F# minor?
   a) F#m
   b) A major
   c) C# major

7. In Classical music, which of the following is often a primary feature of the minor key?
   a) A consistent use of major chords
   b) A darker, more somber mood
   c) A focus on syncopation

8. What is the characteristic sound of the melodic minor scale?
   a) It has the same notes ascending and descending
   b) It has a raised sixth and seventh degree when ascending and a natural minor descending
   c) It consists only of whole tones

9. Which of the following keys has a B minor tonic?
   a) D major
   b) G major
   c) E minor

10. What is the common name for the scale that follows the pattern W-H-W-W-H-W-W (W = whole step, H = half step)?
    a) Major scale
    b) Natural minor scale
    c) Chromatic scale

Answers

1. b) A scale with a specific pattern of whole and half steps
2. c) Three (natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor)
3. b) It has a flat third, sixth, and seventh degrees
4. a) C major
5. b) A natural minor scale with a raised seventh degree
6. a) F#m
7. b) A darker, more somber mood
8. b) It has a raised sixth and seventh degree when ascending and a natural minor descending
9. c) E minor
10. b) Natural minor scale

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