GCE O-Level Higher Music Practice Questions - Singapore GCE O-Level Higher Music (SEAB Syllabus 6086) Exam - GCE O-Level Higher Music Practice Questions - Singapore GCE O-Level Higher Music (SEAB Syllabus 6086) Exam

Question 1

In a score analysis of a G major passage, a cadence progresses from a C major triad to a D7 triad before resolving to G major. What harmonic progression does the C major to D7 movement represent?

Subdominant to dominant (IV - V7) Supertonic to dominant (ii - V7) Submediant to tonic (vi - I) Tonic to subdominant (I - IV)

Correct Answer:

Subdominant to dominant (IV - V7)

Question 2

In the key of C major, a harmonic resolution moves from G7 (dominant seventh) directly to A minor (vi). Which type of cadence is formed by this progression?

Perfect authentic cadence Interrupted (deceptive) cadence Plagal cadence Imperfect (half) cadence

Correct Answer:

Interrupted (deceptive) cadence

Question 3

What are the structural composition and typical voice-leading function of a Neapolitan sixth chord (N6) in a minor key?

A major triad built on the lowered second scale degree (flat-II) in first inversion, resolving to the dominant (V) A minor triad built on the raised fourth scale degree in second inversion, resolving to the submediant (vi) A diminished triad built on the leading tone in root position, resolving to the tonic (i) An augmented triad built on the mediant in first inversion, resolving to the subdominant (iv)

Correct Answer:

A major triad built on the lowered second scale degree (flat-II) in first inversion, resolving to the dominant (V)

Question 4

Which specific interval combination distinguishes a German Augmented Sixth chord from a French Augmented Sixth chord in A minor?

German +6 contains a minor third above the bass (F-A-C-D#), while French +6 contains a major second above the bass (F-A-B-D#) German +6 contains a major third above the bass (F-A-C#-D#), while French +6 contains a minor sixth above the bass German +6 contains a perfect fifth above the bass, while French +6 contains a diminished octave German +6 is a root position chord, while French +6 is always in third inversion

Correct Answer:

German +6 contains a minor third above the bass (F-A-C-D#), while French +6 contains a major second above the bass (F-A-B-D#)

Question 5

In a piece in D major, a score excerpt shows an E7 chord (E-G#-B-D) resolving immediately to an A major triad (A-C#-E). How is the E7 chord correctly analyzed?

Secondary dominant of the dominant (V7 / V) Secondary dominant of the subdominant (V7 / IV) Subtonic major seventh chord (bVII7) Supertonic minor seventh chord (ii7)

Correct Answer:

Secondary dominant of the dominant (V7 / V)

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