2008 Music Theory Exam Section II Part A

Question 4. Before listening to the first playing, please look at the staff below. Notice that there are nine chords in the progression; the soprano and bass notes and the Roman numeral of the first chord are given.
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Remember to notate only the soprano and bass voices and to provide the numerals indicating the chords and their inversions.

Now listen to the progression for the first time and begin working.

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(Harmonic progression, FR4 VC251604 Nov16.wav)

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The progression for Question 4 will now be played a second time.

(Pause 2”)

(Progression, as above)

(Pause 1’)

The progression for Question 4 will now be played a third time.

(Pause 2”)

(Progression, as above)

(Pause 1’)

The progression for Question 4 will now be played a final time.

(Pause 2”)

(Progression, as above)

(Pause 1’)

The remaining free-response questions for the theory test are without aural stimulus. You may answer them in the order you choose. You have a total of 45 minutes to complete free-response questions 5 through 7. A suggested time for each question is printed in your test booklet. Read the three questions carefully and use your time effectively. Now turn the page and begin work.

The proctor will now press the pause button.

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