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Theory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which three diatonic modes are major in quality? | Ionian, lydian, mixilydian |
| Which 2 of the 7 diatonic modes begin with a minor second? | Physician and locrian |
| Name two six note symmetrical scales and the derivation of each | Whole tone and hexagonic, both are derived from the augmented triad |
| What scale is created by juxtaposition of 2 major mine 7th chords whose roots are one whole step apart? | Lydian-mixolydian #4 and flat 7 |
| What traditional 7th chord forms the basis for derivation of the octatonic scale? | Fully diminished |
| Three of the four traditional triad types may be derived from the octatonic scale, they are? | Diminished, major, minor |
| When compared to the diatonic scale what two intervals are missing from the pentatonic? | Minor 2nd and triton |
| What is ionian? | Major |
| What is aeolian? | Natural minor |
| What is mixolydian? | Major with flat 7 |
| What is dorian? | Minor with sharp 6 |
| What is lydian? | Major with sharp 4 |
| What is phrygian? | Minor with flat 2 |
| What is locrian? | Minor with flat 2 and flat 5 |
| extedended tertian sonorities | stacking of major and minor 3rds 9-13ths |
| polychord | consists of two or more chords from different harmonic areas |
| split third chord | like a polychord but represents both major and minor qualities built on the same root |
| diatonic mediants | share 2 notes, m3 down or M3 up |
| chromatic mediants | share 1 note, 2 half steps, M3 up or down |
| doubly chromatic mediants | share no notes, 3-4 half steps |
| hemiola | a 3:2 ratio |
| symmetrical meters | meters based on regular recurring pulses |
| asymmetrical meter | such as 5/4 or 7/8 |
| composite meter | indicates recurring irregular subdivisions |
| polyrhythm | the simultaneous presentation of two or more contrasting rhythmic streams |
| ametric music | music that lacks obvious meter |