Bachelor of Music Exam

Question 1

A four-measure melody in G Major and 4/4 time is played for a student. The final two notes of the melody are B, resolving to G. Which of the following cadences is most likely being used?

Plagal Cadence (IV-I) Deceptive Cadence (V-vi) Half Cadence (ending on V) Authentic Cadence (V-I)

Correct Answer:

Authentic Cadence (V-I)

Question 2

During a rhythmic dictation exercise in 6/8 time, you hear a pattern in one measure that consists of a dotted quarter note followed by three eighth notes. How would this rhythm be correctly notated?

Two dotted quarter notes. A quarter note, an eighth note, and a half note. A dotted quarter note followed by three eighth notes. Six eighth notes.

Correct Answer:

A dotted quarter note followed by three eighth notes.

Question 3

You are taking a harmonic dictation and hear the following four-part progression in C minor: C minor (i) -> F minor (iv) -> G Major (V) -> C minor (i). Which voice-leading error is most likely to occur between the V and i chords if proper voice-leading rules are not followed?

Overlapping voices Parallel octaves between the bass and soprano A crossed voice between the alto and tenor An unresolved leading tone in an inner voice

Correct Answer:

Parallel octaves between the bass and soprano

Question 4

A student is asked to perform sight-singing on a melody that contains a modulation. The piece begins in D Major and modulates to A Major. Which accidental would the student most likely encounter as a key indicator of this modulation?

C-natural G-sharp F-natural B-flat

Correct Answer:

G-sharp

Question 5

In an error detection exercise, a short four-part chorale excerpt is played twice. The notated score shows a standard I-IV-V-I progression. However, the recording clearly contains a suspension in the alto voice over the dominant chord. Which of the following describes what the student likely heard?

A 4-3 suspension, where the alto holds the root of the IV chord (tonic) over the V chord before resolving down. A 7-6 suspension, where the alto holds the fifth of the IV chord over the V chord before resolving. A 9-8 suspension, where the alto holds the third of the IV chord over the V chord before resolving. An anticipation tone, where the alto sings a note from the I chord early.

Correct Answer:

A 4-3 suspension, where the alto holds the root of the IV chord (tonic) over the V chord before resolving down.

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