Conservatory Canada

Theory 2
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Total Theory Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments

Conservatory Canada Supplement
by Debra Wanless

Preface

The following Total Theory Intermediate Supplement includes reproducible downloads designed to provide students
and teachers with additional teaching and learning tools. An overview chart and student tracking chart have been
included for quick reference. Each chapter includes a Chapter Challenge for review (with answers), suggested musical
terms and signs for organized learning and review, as well as additional topics to complete the Theory 2 requirements
for Conservatory Canada.

The Total Theory Intermediate Supplement enhances this comprehensive, educationally sound and ‘user friendly’
rudiments program and should be used with the Total Theory Intermediate text.

Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 2

Overview Chart of Conservatory Canada Requirements ............................................................................................. 3

Student Tracking Chart with Conservatory Canada Requirements ............................................................................. 6

Chapter 1: Tempo terms; Technical Names; Chapter Challenge number 1 ……………........................…............… 10

Chapter 2: Adjectives, prepositions and terms used before/with other terms;

Chapter Challenge number 2 …………………………………………….......................................…….. 16

Chapter 3: Stylistic terms: Chapter Challenge number 3 …........................…………………………….............…… 21

Chapter 4: Terms of direction; Key Signature Review; Chapter Challenge number 4.………………. ….............….. 26

Chapter 5: More terms of direction; Key Signatures Review fill-in blank charts; Circle of Fifths information &
fill-in blank circle; Writing Scales using Time Signatures; Chapter Challenge number 5…................….. 32

Chapter 6: Piano pedal terms; Chapter Challenge number 6 …….........................…………..………...............…... 44

Chapter 7: Tempo terms review; Chapter Challenge number 7 …….........................…………..…….............……. 49

Chapter 8: Tempo terms review; Chapter Challenge number……........................................ …………............….... 55

Chapter 9: Combining Italian terms; Chapter Challenge number 9 …….….......................………...............……... 60

Chapter 10: Octave terms; Chapter Challenge number 10 ….....................….…………………............………….. 65

Chapter 11: Terms drills; Chapter Challenge number 11 …….......................…………….………............………... 71

Chapter 12: Terms drills; Chapter Challenge number 12......................................................................................... 77

Chapter 13: Terms drills; Chapter Challenge number 13 ………........................……..….………............……...... 84

Chapter 14: Terms drills; Chapter Challenge number 14 ……........................…………...……………............…... 90

Chapter 15: Terms drills; Chapter Challenge number 15........................................................………...............…... 96

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Total Theory Intermediate Rudiments

Conservatory Canada Theory 2
by James Lawless and Debra Wanless
Introduction
Preface
Total Theory Text
The 'whole language' approach of the Total Theory Course W 556
combines theoretical knowledge with the visual and aural aspects
of learning.  coil bound
With direct and simple explanations, the Total Theory  176 pages
Course i s designed to meet the needs of students of all  plus 101 page
ages, in both private and/or class instruction as well as for
students studying independently. free
supplement
Students, especially those seeking Conservatory examinations,
will find the many written exercises useful preparatory exam  large print
material. The summaries, reference charts and directive lists  free tracking
provide quick reference points for the student, while the graded
reviews and tests are beneficial in evaluating progress. charts
 answer book
In addition to the actual Total Theory texts, free downloads
have been created for the users of Total Theory. These  teaches to all
downloads include additional teaching tools, Chapter learning styles
Challenges (end of chapter review tests) and signs and terms.
Total Theory Text
The Total Theory Course - which complies with the Royal
Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Canada and Northern
Lights Canadian National Conservatory of Music curriculums - Fulfils the requirements for:
provides the theory student with a comprehensive, • RCM & NMCP Level 6 Theory
educationally sound and 'user friendly' rudiments program. • Conservatory Canada Theory 2
Debra Wanless • Northern Lights CNCM Grade 6 Theory

Note: the Total Theory Intermediate is a universal text which includes some material not required for Conservatory Canada
Theory 2. This material is highly recommended as an introduction to the topic and is relevant to the co-requisite practical
level. The overview and tracking charts clearly identify these topics which are never included in the Chapter Challenges.

Reference Charts
The following reference charts assist teachers, students and parents in the learning process of music rudiments.

Total Theory Intermediate Rudiments Text and Supplement Overview Chart for Conservatory Canada allows for a quick
reference to required topics and where each topic may be found within the Total Theory Intermediate Rudiments text and
downloadable supplement.

Total Theory Intermediate Rudiments Text and Supplement Student Charts are designed to track the student’s progress
through the learning process. All required topics are identified by chapter and page number or by the downloadable
supplement page number. Spaces have been provided for date of assignment, tracking of completion and success of Chapter
Challenges and General Comments. These charts are ideal for teacher, student or even the parent to track the learner’s
progress.

Total Theory Intermediate Rudiments Overview Chart for Conservatory Canada pages 3 – 5
Total Theory Intermediate Rudiments Student Tracking Chart for Conservatory Canada pages 6 – 9

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Total Theory Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments

Text (W 556) and Downloadable Supplement
by James Lawless & Debra Wanless
Overview for Conservatory Canada Theory 2
(co-requisite for Level/Grade 6 Practical Examinations)

Total Theory Intermediate Rudiments As required by Conservatory Canada

Topic
page(s) Theory 2
Note: the Total Theory Intermediate is a universal text which includes some material not required for Conservatory Canada Theory 2.
This material is highly recommended as an introduction to the topic and is relevant to the co-requisite practical level. The overview
and tracking charts clearly identify these topics which are never included in the Chapter Challenges.
PITCH
√
Double Sharp 29
√
Double Flat 30
Accidentals:
proper placement in intervals & chords 32 √

RHYTHM
RECOMMENDATION: Consider using Rhythm Workbook 2 (W 269) as a companion workbook for complete rhythmic comprehension
Note/Rest Values
Groupings 7 -13 √
Beams
Total Theory Basic Rudiments: 19 √
Double Dotted Notes

Irregular Grouping: √
Duplet, Triplet, Quadruplet, Quintuplet, Duplet & Triplet ONLY required
19, 20
Sextuplet,
Septuplet Others recommended but not required

Simple & Compound Time Signatures 7 - 13 Recommended but not required.

Breve Note/Rest 27 √
SCALES: all major and minor keys
Major
Minor (all forms) 33, 38 √
Tetrachords
35, 36
Key Signatures √
Order of Sharps/Flats
th
Charts/Circle of 5 Supplement: 34-38

Degrees:
All degrees 4 √
Including subtonic

Relative Major & Minor 47 √

Tonic Major & Minor 48 √

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Enharmonic Major & Minor 61 √

√
Writing Scales with Time Signatures Supplement 31

Whole Tone 71 Recommended but not required. Consider

playing and/or listening to the various types
Chromatic 65 of scales. Conservatory Canada piano
Blues 77 students have played these scales at various
Major Pentatonic 73 grades/levels prior the co-requisite level and
Minor Pentatonic 75 will benefit from using this as a introduction
Octatonic 78 to recognizing and writing these scales.
INTERVALS: all major and minor keys

Simple Intervals ONLY (above or below): √ Above only required

82, 84, 85, 93
Major, Minor, Perfect, Augmented, Diminished NOTE: writing intervals below will be
required for downward transposition

Harmonic & Melodic 82 √

Inversions 89 Recommended but not required

TRIADS/CHORDS: all major and minor keys

Root Position:
Blocked Total Theory Basic Rudiments: 104 √
Broken

Major and Minor with inversion 95, 96, 98 √

Chord Symbols 95-96 √

Close & Open Position (4-note chords) 101 √

Recommended but not required.

Conservatory Canada piano students are
th playing these chords at the co-requisite
Dominant & Diminished 7 147 , 149
grades/level and will benefit from using this
as an introduction in recognizing and
writing these chords.
RECOGNITION OF KEYS: all major and minor keys

With or Without a Key Signature 109 √

TRANSPOSITION: all major and minor keys

Major to Major up a given interval 138 √ Up or down

CADENCES: all major and minor keys

Perfect
Plagal 121, 124, 130 √ Perfect & Plagal ONLY required
Imperfect

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Keyboard Style 122 √

Chorale/SATB Style 126 Recommended but not required

ANALYSIS: all major and minor keys

Analyzing a short composition based on
151 √
learned topics

Correction of Errors 154 Recommended but not required

WRITING AN ANSWERING MELODY: all MAJOR KEYS ONLY

2 – measures 134 √

MUSICAL SIGNS & TERMS

General Musical Signs and Terms Appropriate to 152
√
Level Featured throughout Total Theory
(consult your specific curriculum) Intermediate Supplement

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Recommended but not required

Consider using Rhythm Workbook 2 (Compound Time pages 1-35) either before
beginning the Theory 2 program or as a companion to the Total Theory Intermediate
text and supplement. Complete rhythmic comprehension will benefit rhythm questions,
writing scales with a time signature, melody writing, composition and general
performance.

W269 Rhythm Workbook 2

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Total Theory Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Text
by James Lawless & Debra Wanless

Conservatory Canada Student Tracking Chart

THEORY 2: Student Name ____________________________
Topic Total Theory Assigned Chapter Comments
Intermediate Completed Challenge
Rudiments (dates) (supplement)
page(s) Results
Note: the Total Theory Intermediate is a universal text which includes some material not required for Conservatory Canada Theory 2.
This material is highly recommended as an introduction to the topic and is relevant to the co-requisite practical level.
The overview and tracking charts clearly identify these topics which are never included in the Chapter Challenges.
CHAPTER ONE (text and free download supplement) : TECHNICAL NAMES OF THE NOTES OF THE SCALE
Scale Degree names:
Tonic, supertonic, mediant,
subdominant, dominant, 4, 8
submediant, leading note,
subtonic
Tempo Terms 10 (list with definitions)
(supplement) 10 & 11 (drills)
Chapter Challenge 1 Supplement 13
CHAPTER TWO (text and free download supplement) : COMPOUND METRE
Consider using Rhythm Workbook 21
Note/Rest Values Basic Text17, 21,
(W 269) for complete rhythmic
Thirty-second 23 comprehension
Dotted & Double Basic Text
Dotted Notes 18, 19, 20
Compound Metre
Syncopation, Accents, Rests, 7 - 28
Bar lines
Triplets, Duplets 19
Quadruplets,
Quintuplets, 20 - 22 Recommended but not required
Sextuplets, Septuplets
Adjectives,
prepositions & 16 (list with definitions)
companion terms 16 & 17 (drills)
(supplement)
Chapter Challenge 2 Supplement 18
CHAPTER THREE (text and free download supplement) : ACCIDENTALS
Double Sharp& Flat 29, 30
Placement of
Accidentals in Intervals 32
and Chords
Stylistic Terms 21 (list with definitions)
(supplement) 21 & 22 (drills)
Chapter Challenge 3 Supplement 23
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CHAPTER FOUR (text and free download supplement) : MAJOR SCALES & KEY SIGNATURES
Major Tetrachords 38
35
Key Signatures Supplement Recommended but not required
Order of Sharps/Flats (additional teaching
tools) 19
Terms providing
26(list with definitions)
direction (supplement)
26 & 27 (drills)
Chapter Challenge 4 Supplement 29
CHAPTER FIVE (text and free download supplement) : MAJOR SCALES: up to and including four sharps or flats
Minor Tetrachords 64
Key Signatures 69
Order of Sharps/Flats Supplement
(additional teaching
All Minor Forms tools & fill-in-charts)
25,26
Supplement
Circle of 5ths
27 - 29
Relative
47
Major & Minor
Tonic Major & Minor 48
Enharmonic Recommended but not required
63
Major & Minor
Writing Scales with a Supplement
time signature 31
Terms providing
32 (list with definitions)
direction
32 & 33 (drills)
(supplement)
Chapter Challenge 5 Supplement 41
CHAPTER SIX (text and free download supplement) : CHROMATIC SCALES NOT REQUIRED
Consider playing and/or listening to
chromatic scales. Conservatory
Piano Pedal Terms Canada piano students have played
(supplement) 44 (list with definitions) these scales at various grades/levels
Recommended but not 44 & 45 (drills) prior the co-requisite level and will
required benefit from using this as a
introduction to recognizing and
writing chromatic scales.
Chapter Challenge 6 Supplement 46
CHAPTER SEVEN (text and free download supplement): OTHER SCALES NOT REQUIRED
Consider playing and/or listening to
the various types of scales.
Conservatory Canada piano students
Tempo (Fast) Term 49 (list with definitions) have played these scales at various
Review (supplement) 50 (drills) grades/levels prior the co-requisite
level and will benefit from using this
as a introduction to recognizing and
writing these scales.
Chapter Challenge 7 Supplement 52
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CHAPTER EIGHT (text and free download supplement): INTERVALS
Simple Intervals ONLY:
Perfect, Major, Minor, 82 -86
Augmented, Diminished
Harmonic, Melodic 82
Inversion of Simple
89 Recommended but not required
Intervals
Intervals Written
93 Recommended but not required
below a Given Note
55 (list with definitions)
Tempo (Slow) Terms
56 (drills)
(supplement)
Chapter Challenge 8 Supplement 57
CHAPTER NINE (text and free download supplement): TRIADS

Major Minor 95

Chord Symbols
95, 96, 97
Triad Inversions
Triad Inversions 99
Close & Open Position 101
Combining Italian 60 (list with definitions)
Terms (supplement) 61 (drills)
Chapter Challenge 9 Supplement 62
CHAPTER TEN: NAMING THE KEY OF A MELODY WITHOUT A KEY SIGNATURE
Finding the Key of a
Melody without a key
109, 112
signature:
Major, Minor
Term Drills
65 & 66 (drills)
(supplement)
Chapter Challenge 10 Supplement 67
CHAPTER ELEVEN: CADENCES
Perfect
121
Keyboard Style
Plagal
124
Keyboard Style
Chorale/SATB Style 126 Recommended but not required

Imperfect 130 Recommended but not required

Keyboard Style

Term Drills
71 & 72 (drills)
(supplement)

Chapter Challenge 11 Supplement 73

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CHAPTER TWELVE: WRITING AN ANSWERING MELODY: MAJOR KEYS ONLY
2-measures 134, 135
Harmonic Structure &
Supplement 79
Melody Writing
Primary
Supplement 79
Notes & Chords
Term Drills
77 & 78 (drills)
(supplement)
Chapter Challenge 12 Supplement 80
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: TRANSPOSITION
To Given Key &
138
Given Interval
Term Drills
84 & 85 (drills)
(supplement)
Chapter Challenge 13 Supplement 86
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: SEVENTH CHORDS
Dominant Seventh Recommended but not required.
Chords Conservatory Canada piano students
147 are playing these chords at the
Root Position
147 co-requisite grades/level and will
Chord Symbol benefit from using this as an
148
Close & Open Position introduction in recognizing and
Diminished Seventh writing these chords.
149
Chords
Term Drills
90 & 91 (drills)
(supplement)
Chapter Challenge 14 Supplement 92
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: ANALYSIS
Analyzing a short
composition based on 151
learned topics
Term Drills
96 & 97 (drills)
(supplement)
Chapter Challenge 15 Supplement 98
GLOSSARY: MUSICAL SIGNS & TERMS
General Musical Signs 156
and Terms Supplement
(categorized learning &
study charts)
SAMPLE TEST PAPER
Level 5 Theory 162
Sample Test Paper Answers 169
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Suggested Terms for Chapter 1

Review all Italian terms in Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 Rudiments Supplement.

Note: the terms and definitions within the Total Theory Intermediate /Theory 2 supplement are
Conservatory Canada specific in language and requirements.
Although a few additional (not required) level appropriate signs and terms have been included within the supplement,
all are clearly marked as ‘recommended but not required for the examination’.

Tempo Terms: Italian terms for the pace or speed of a composition

Slow Terms Fast Terms
Term Meaning Term Meaning
slow, extremely vivace
grave solemn and serious (recommended but not required animated, briskly
for the examination)

Terms Referring to Change of Tempo

Term Meaning
flexible tempo ; do not play in strict time;
rubato, tempo rubato some notes get more or less than their real
value (literally ‘robbed time’)

Italian Terms
Write the Italian term that means the OPPOSITE of the given dynamic term.

forte ______________________
pianissimo ______________________
mezzo forte ______________________
diminuendo ______________________

Provide the abbreviation and meaning for the following dynamic term.

forte-piano ______________________________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

adagio slow

moderato slow, extremely solemn, serious in expression

grave animated, briskly

allegro slow, at ease; slower than andante but not as slow

as largo
lento at a moderate pace

vivace quick and lively

Provide a clear definition for each of the following Italian terms.

accelerando ______________________________
grave ______________________________
tempo rubato ______________________________
andante ______________________________
largo ______________________________
vivace ______________________________

Write the following tempo terms from slowest to fastest.

andantino grave presto lento allegretto

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Technical Names for the Notes (Degrees) of a Scale

The following chart provides additional information regarding the technical names for the notes
(degrees) of the scale.

Scale Roman
Technical Name Description
Number Numeral
• first and eighth note (degree) of major and minor
8 tonic scales (stable melody note) VIII
• key-note (primary note) and centre of tonality
• leading note: leads back to the tonic. The leading
note stands a semitone below the tonic (major,
harmonic minor & ascending melodic minor)
leading note OR (unstable melody note = seeks resolution)
7 VII
subtonic • subtonic: (the prefix ‘sub’ means below) The
subtonic stands a whole tone below the tonic
(natural minor & descending melodic minor)
(unstable melody note = seeks resolution)
• (the prefix ‘sub’ means below)
• mediant stands a third above the tonic while the
6 submediant submediant stands a third below the tonic VI
(unstable melody note = seeks resolution )
• middle note between the subdominant and tonic
• fifth note (degree) of the scale (stable or unstable
5 dominant = may be final note of a melody) V
• a primary note of the scale
• (the prefix ‘sub’ means below) fourth note
(degree) of the scale (unstable melody note =
seeks resolution)
4 subdominant IV
• dominant stands a fifth above the tonic while the
subdominant stands a fifth below the tonic
• a primary note of the scale
• third note of the scale (stable melody note = may
be final note of a melody)
3 mediant III
• mediant stands a third above the tonic
• middle note between the tonic and dominant
• (prefix ‘super’ means above) second note
(degree) of the scale (unstable melody note =
2 supertonic II
seeks resolution)
• supertonic stands a second above the tonic
• first and eighth note (degree) of major and minor
scales (stable melody note = may be final note of
1 tonic a melody) I
• key-note (primary note) and centre of tonality

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 1

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Draw a line from the Roman Numeral to the correct technical name of the scale.

    
     
     
     
    
    
     

/16 2. Write the A flat Major scale ascending and descending as follows:
• use the F clef
• use the correct key signature
• use whole notes
• label the supertonic notes using the correct Roman Numeral

/10 3. On the staff below, write the dominant triad for F sharp minor in the treble clef.
Use accidentals ONLY and whole notes.

/6 4. Define the following terms.

forte-piano ______________________________
grave ______________________________
tempo rubato ______________________________

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/12 5. Name the following intervals.

_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

/12 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/14 7. Name the key of the following melody.

Transpose the melody one octave lower in the bass clef.

Key: __________

/16 8. Name the key and the technical name for the following:

Key: ___ Major ___ Minor ___ Major ___ Minor

Technical ____________ ______________ ____________ ______________

Name:
Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/ Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 1 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1.
6.

   
   
   
   
    7. D Major

  
   
2.
8.
II II B flat Major dominant

E Minor leading note

3.
A Major tonic

C Minor submediant

4.
• begin loudly but immediately become
soft
• slow, extremely solemn, serious in
expression
• flexible tempo ; do not play in strict time

5.
major 3rd
perfect 5th
perfect 8ve
minor 6th
minor 7th
perfect un

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 2

Review all terms in
Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Adjectives, prepositions and terms used before other terms

Term Meaning
a at, in, with, by, for, to
alla (all’) in the style of
assai very
ben, bene well, good
coll, colle, col, coll’ with the
con with
e, ed and
ma but
meno less
molto much, very, extremely
non not
più more (always include the correct accent on the ‘ù’)
poco little

Italian Terms
Define the following Italian terms.

fortissimo ___________________________________
piano ___________________________________
mezzo piano ___________________________________
forte-piano ___________________________________
crescendo ___________________________________
grave ___________________________________
accelerando ___________________________________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

a very

non at

più little

poco not

col more

assai with

Provide a clear definition for each of the following Italian terms.

alla ______________________________
moderato ______________________________
lento ______________________________
vivace ______________________________
ben ______________________________
ma ______________________________

Write the following tempo terms from slowest to fastest.

prestissimo andante lento adagio allegretto

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 2

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write the correct technical name of the scale for each of the following Roman Numerals.

  ______________________
 ______________________ 
  ______________________ 
  ______________________
  ______________________
 ______________________
  ______________________

/16 2. Write the E Major scale ascending and descending as follows:
• use the G clef
• use the correct key signature
• use quarter notes
• label the submediant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur

/10 3. On the staff below, write the subdominant triad for C minor in the bass clef.
Use accidentals ONLY and whole notes.

/6 4. Define the following Italian terms.

più ______________________________
vivace ______________________________
grave ______________________________
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/12 5. Name the following intervals.

_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

/12 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/14 7. Name the key of the following melody.

Re-write the melody below at the same pitch in the bass clef.

Key: __________

/16 8. Add the bar lines to the passage below.

Mark the accents above the line as strong (S) or weak (W).

Accents:

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 2 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. 6.
 supertonic
 tonic
mediant
dominant
subdominant
leading note
submediant
   7.

2. C Minor

VI VI

3.
8.
S W W S W W S W W S(W) W

4.
• more
• lively, brisk, spirited
• slow, extremely solemn, serious in
expression

5.
minor 7th
perfect 5th
major 6th
perfect 8ve
perfect 4th
minor 3rd

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 3

Review all terms in

Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Stylistic Terms
Term Meaning
animato animated, with increased life
brillante brilliant, bright, sparkling
brio life, spirit
con brio with life, spirit
con espressione with expression
con moto with motion, movement
espressivo (espress.) expressively
morendo dying away in tempo and tone
pesante heavily
scherzando playful, light and lively
sostenuto sustained
tranquillo in quiet, calm style

Italian Terms
Define the following Italian terms.

vivace ___________________________________
allegretto ___________________________________
accelerando ___________________________________
con brio ___________________________________
tempo rubato ___________________________________
assai ___________________________________
poco ___________________________________
sostenuto ___________________________________
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Italian Terms
Draw a line from Italian the term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

più in a quiet, calm style

alla well, good

a more

ben brilliant, bright, sparkling

brillante in the style of

tranquillo at, in, by

Provide a clear definition for each of the following Italian terms.

con moto ______________________________

espressivo ______________________________
meno ______________________________
molto ______________________________
animato ______________________________
grave ______________________________
pesante ______________________________

Write the abbreviations for the following dynamic terms from softest to loudest.

fortissimo piano mezzo forte pianissimo forte

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 3

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write the correct Roman Numeral for each of the following technical names of the scale.

submediant _____
leading note _____
supertonic _____
mediant _____
subdominant _____
tonic _____
dominant _____

/16 2. Write the F Minor Harmonic scale as follows:

• use the F clef
• use the correct key signature and any necessary accidentals
• ascending and descending
• use dotted half notes
• label the mediant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur and the tone plus a semitone with a square bracket

/10 3. On the staff below, write the dominant triad for B minor in the G clef.
Use the correct key signature, any necessary accidentals and whole notes.

/6 4. Define the following Italian terms.

allegro ______________________________
con espressione ______________________________
coll ______________________________
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/12 5. Write the following melodic intervals above the given notes.

major 3rd chromatic perfect 4th minor 6th minor 2nd diatonic
semitone semitone

/12 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/14 7. Name the key of the following melody.

Transpose the melody down one octave in the bass clef.

Key: __________

/16 8. Add the bar lines to the following passage.

Mark the accents above the line as strong (S) medium (M) or weak (W).

Accents:

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 3 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)
6.

1.
 VI
VII
II
III
7.
IV
I
G Minor
V
  

2.

8.
S W M W S W M W

3.

4.
• quick and lively
• with expression
• with

5.

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 4

Review all terms in

Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Terms providing direction

Term Meaning
attacca go on to the next, without a break
leggiero light, nimble
return (play) at the written pitch (register);
loco appears after 8va or 8vb
meno less
mosso movement
meno mosso less movement (slower)
molto much, very, extremely
moto motion

Italian Terms
Define the following Italian terms.

molto ___________________________________
con moto ___________________________________
meno ___________________________________
lento ___________________________________
più ___________________________________
assai ___________________________________
con espressione ___________________________________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

leggiero in a quiet, calm style

tranquillo slow, extremely solemn and serious

molto with life, spirit

meno mosso much, very, extremely

con brio light, nimble

grave less movement

Provide a clear definition for each of the following Italian terms.

poco ______________________________
vivace ______________________________
animato ______________________________
non ______________________________
brillante ______________________________
larghetto ______________________________

Write the abbreviations for each of following Italian terms.

forte-piano ritardando crescendo espressivo accelerando

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Key Signature Review

Major and Minor Scale Patterns
Note: patterns identified below as whole tone (W) and semitone (ST)
Major W W ST W W W ST
Natural Minor W ST W W ST W W
Harmonic Minor W ST W W ST W+ST ST
W ST W W W W ST
Melodic Minor W W ST W W ST W

Key Signatures
• the last sharp of the key signature is the leading note (7th degree).
Count up one semitone to find the tonic.
sharp scales
• the last sharp is ti (7th degree) - sing up one semitone to find doh
(the name of the scale).
• the last flat of the key signature is the subdominant (4th degree).
Count down four notes to find the tonic.
flat scales • the last flat is fah (4th degree) - sing down (fah mi re) doh (the name of
the scale).
• when two or more flats appear in the key signature, the second from last
flat names the scale.

Order of Sharps and Flats:

Consider creating a mnemonic to remember the order of sharps.

Example:

Order of Sharps:

Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle

Order of Flats

Placement of Sharps Placement of Flats

on the Staff on the Staff

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 4

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write the correct technical name of the scale for each of the following Roman Numerals.

  ______________________
 ______________________ 
  ______________________ 
  ______________________
  ______________________
 ______________________
  ______________________

/16 2. Write the F sharp Major scale as follows:

• use the G clef
• use the correct key signature
• ascending and descending
• use eighth notes beamed in pairs
• label the leading note using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur

/10 3. On the staff below, write the suddominant triad for B Major in the treble clef.
Use the correct key signature and whole notes.

/6 4. Define the following Italian terms.

leggiero ______________________________
con moto ______________________________
loco ______________________________

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/12 5. Write the following melodic intervals above the given notes.

major 3rd whole tone chromatic minor 2nd diatonic minor 7th
semitone semitone

/12 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/14 7. Name the key of the following melody.

Transpose the melody up one octave in the treble clef.

Key: __________

/16 8. Add the bar lines to the following passage.

Mark the accents above the line as strong (S) medium (M) or weak (W).

Accents:

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 4 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1.
 tonic 7.
leading note
supertonic G flat Major
submediant
subdominant
tonic
mediant
  
8.
2. S W S W S W S W

3.

4.
• light, nimble
• with motion, movement
• play at the written pitch

5.

6.

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 5

Review all terms in
Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Terms providing direction

Term Meaning
non troppo not too much
più mosso more movement (quicker)
quasi in the style of; or (when used with tempo) almost
sempre always
senza without
simile like; the same as
subito suddenly
troppo too much
Accent
sforzando (sf, sfz) sudden strong accent of a single note or chord
(recommended but not required for the examination)

Italian Terms
Define the following Italian terms.

leggiero ___________________________________
meno mosso ___________________________________
tranquillo ___________________________________
animato ___________________________________
poco ___________________________________
subito ___________________________________
cantabile ___________________________________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

dolce rather slow and broadly but not as slow as largo

dal segno loud, then immediately soft

larghetto sweetly

adagio repeat from the sign

forte-piano like; the same as

simile slow, at ease; slower than andante but not as slow as largo

Provide a clear definition for each of the following Italian terms.

cantabile ______________________________
senza ______________________________
quasi ______________________________
sforzando ______________________________
tempo I ______________________________
vivace ______________________________

Write the abbreviations for each of following Italian terms.

descrescendo rallendando da capo fortissimo mezzo piano

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Key Signatures
(Print and complete as often as necessary)
Write the key signatures correctly on the staves below for all sharps and flats.

Sharps Flats

Key Signature Review Chart

Major Scale Minor Scale Number of ’s or  or  names

’s
C Major A Minor 0 ’s or ’s
G Major 1 F
D Major 2 F C
A Major
E Major
B Major
F Major
C Major
C Major A Minor 0 ’s or ’s
F Major 1 B
B Major 2 B E
E Major
A Major
D Major
G Major
C Major
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Key Signatures
(Print and complete as often as necessary)
Write the key signatures correctly on the staves below for all sharps and flats.

Sharps Flats

Key Signature Review Chart

Major Scale Minor Scale Number of ’s or  or  names

’s
C Major A Minor 0 ’s or ’s

A Minor 0 ’s or ’s

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Circle of Fifths
(Additional information)

The Circle of Fifths is another useful way to understand scales and their corresponding key signatures.
The Circle of Fifths demonstrates the relationship of one key to another based on overlapping
tetrachords (see Total Theory Intermediate Rudiments page 33). The Circle of Fifths also identifies
the number of sharps and flats within each key signature, as well as the related minor key.

Sharp Scales move clockwise on the Circle of Fifths in an ascending tetrachord order.

i.e. the upper tetrachord of each major sharp scale is the lower tetrachord of the next major sharp scale.

etc.

Sharp Scales move clockwise on the Circle of Fifths ascending by fifths.

Flat Scales move counter clockwise on the Circle of Fifths in a descending tetrachord order.

i.e. the lower tetrachord of each major sharp scale is the upper tetrachord or the next major flat scale.

etc.

Flat Scales move counter clockwise on the Circle of Fifths descending by fifths (or ascending a fourth).

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Circle of Fifths
(Additional information)

The Circle of Fifths below is an example containing all key signatures, as well as the major keys and
their relative minors.

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Key Signatures
(Print and complete as often as necessary)
Write the key signatures correctly on the staves below for all sharps and flats.

Sharps Flats

Circle of Fifths
Complete the Circle of Fifths below.

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Writing Scales with a Time Signature (Review)

Writing original compositions in the correct rhythm may sometimes be a challenge. Learning to write
scales using a time signature is an ideal step to assist with creating rhythmically correct compositions.

Follow these steps for rhythmic success!

1. Write the required scale using whole notes. Be sure to leave some space at the end to allow for
any necessary rests.
Example: G Melodic Minor - written with whole notes to begin.

2. Change the notes to the correct value. Check for stem direction and length, beaming and dot
placement if required.
Example: G Melodic Minor – using eighth notes beamed correctly.

3. Add bar lines and determine which accidentals are required and which are no longer necessary
once the bar lines have been added.
Example: G Melodic Minor – using eighth notes beamed correctly.

natural sign is no longer required

4. Add any necessary rests to the final measure.

Example: G Melodic Minor – using eighth notes beamed correctly. Complete the final measure
with any necessary rests.

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Writing Scales with a Time Signature (Review)

Exercise: Write the following scales ascending and descending using the correct key signature.
Include appropriate bar lines and complete the final measure with any necessary rests.

B flat Minor Harmonic in the G clef in  time using eighth notes properly grouped

F sharp Melodic Minor in the bass clef in  time using sixteenth notes properly grouped

D flat Major in the treble clef in  time using eighth notes properly grouped

G flat Major in the F clef in  time using sixteenth notes properly grouped

F sharp Major in the bass clef in  time using dotted quarter notes properly grouped

G sharp Natural Minor in the bass clef in  time using thirty-second notes properly grouped

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 5

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Name the minor key for each of the following key signatures. Identify each note with the
correct Roman Numeral and provide the technical name for each.

Key: ______ _____ _____ _____

Roman Numeral: ___ ___ ___ ___

Technical Name: __________ __________ __________ __________

/16 2. Write the D sharp Minor Melodic scale as follows:

• use the F clef
• use the correct key signature and any necessary accidentals
• ascending and descending
• use sixteenth notes properly grouped in time and any necessary rests
• label the subdominant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur

/10 3. On the staff below, write the dominant triad for B flat Minor in the F clef.
Use the correct key signature and whole notes.

/6 4. Define the following Italian terms.

troppo ______________________________
sempre ______________________________
espressivo ______________________________

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/12 5. Write the following harmonic intervals above the given notes.

minor 3rd whole minor 7th minor 2nd diatonic perfect 8va
tone semitone

/12 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/14 7. Name the key of the following melody.

Transpose the melody down one octave in the bass clef.

Key: __________

/16 8. Name the scale that is the Enharmonic Equivalent for each of the following:

Scale Name Enharmonic Equivalent Scale

F sharp Major ________________ Major

D flat Major ________________ Major
B flat Minor ________________ Minor
G sharp Minor ________________ Minor

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 5 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. 7.
 G sharp Minor III mediant
C Minor VII leading note  G sharp Minor
E flat Minor II supertonic
C sharp Minor VI submediant

2.

8.
IV IV

G flat Major
3. C sharp Major
A sharp Minor
A flat Minor

Answers page 40 scales

4.
• too much
• always
• expressively

5.

6.

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 6

Review all terms in
Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Piano Pedal Terms

(ALL pedal terms are recommended but not required for the examination)

Term Meaning
tre corde release the (left) soft pedal three strings,
una corda (u.c.) one string, depress the (left) soft pedal

Review Piano Pedal Terms

pedale (ped.) damper (right) pedal

depress the damper (right) pedal and release

Italian Terms
Define the following Italian terms.

non troppo ___________________________________

quasi ___________________________________
sempre ___________________________________
molto ___________________________________
brillante ___________________________________
subito ___________________________________
attacca ___________________________________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

vivace fast

una corda but

ma light, nimble

con brio one string, depress the left piano pedal

leggiero lively, brisk

presto with life, spirit

Provide a clear definition for each of the following Italian terms.

tre corde ______________________________

tranquillo ______________________________
allegretto ______________________________
lento ______________________________
da capo ______________________________
legato ______________________________

Draw the sign for each of following Italian terms.

pedale segno diminuendo repeat crescendo

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 6

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write the correct key signature and note as directed for each measure. Write the technical
name below for each note

Key: D sharp Minor A flat Major A flat Minor B Major

Roman Numeral: V VII II VI

Technical Name: __________ ___________ ____________ ____________

/16 2. Write the E flat Minor Harmonic scale as follows:

• use the F clef
• use accidentals ONLY
• ascending and descending
• use eighth notes properly grouped in time and any necessary accidentals
• label the mediant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur and the tone plus a semitone with a bracket

/10 3. On the staff below, write the dominant triad for G sharp Minor in the G clef.
Use the correct key signature and whole notes.

/6 4. Define the following Italian terms.

pedale ______________________________
tre corde ______________________________
più mosso ______________________________

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/16 5. Name the following intervals.

________ ________ _________ _________

/12 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/10 7. Write the major scale which has F as the subdominant; ascending and descending.
Use the G clef, the correct key signature and whole notes.

/16 8. Fill in the blanks below:

a. Enharmonic Equivalents are the ___________ note/sound but have

________________ names.
b. Relative Major and Minor keys use the same ________ _________________.
c. Tonic Major and Minor keys have the same _______________ but
_______________ key signatures.
d. Major and Minor scales are divided into two four-note _________________.

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 6 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. two possible answers for each note

7.

2. 8.

a. same different
b. key signature
c. tonic different
III III
d. tetrachord

3.

4.
• damper (right piano) pedal
• release the soft pedal
• more movement

5.
major 3rd
minor 6th
minor 7th
perfect 4th

6.

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 7

Review all terms in
Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Tempo Terms Review

Fast Terms Additional
Terms &
Fast terms with added
Endings endings
Term Meaning Term Meaning
lively and
etto/ino
moderately fast
allegro quick and lively (ending) = allegretto but not as fast as
not as
allegro
issimo
fast: faster than
presto allegro
(ending) = prestissimo extremely fast
very/more
vivace animated,
(recommended but not
required for the briskly
examination)
endo/ando
(ending) =
gradually
accelerando gradually get
getting (accel.) faster

Moderately Fast Terms

at a moderate
pace; between
moderato andante and
allegro

Fast and Moderate Tempo Terms from Fastest to Slowest

Tempo terms may be subject to interpretation, style and include a range when suggesting a metronome marking.
The following bracketed numbers provide an approximate mid range metronome marking for the quarter for each term.

prestissimo ( ca170+) presto ( ca160) vivace ( ca145) allegro ( ca130) allegretto ( ca108) moderato ( ca92)

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

tre corde quick and lively

non troppo as loud as possible

allegro light, nimble

attacca release the una corda pedal

leggiero go onto the next without a break

forte possible not too much

Provide a clear definition for each of the following Italian terms.

all’ ______________________________
coll’ ______________________________
ed ______________________________
animato ______________________________
senza ______________________________
mosso ______________________________

Write the following tempo terms from slowest to fastest.

vivace moderato allegretto presto allegro

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Identifying Types of Scales

When asked to identify a type of scale, count the number of notes in the scale, and check the interval
pattern. The following chart will help identify the different scale types.

The following chart is the same as that which appears on page 79 of Total Theory Intermediate text and
identifies the patterns with Whole Tones (W) and Semitones (ST).

For the examination, major and minor scales ONLY are required.
Chapters 6 & 7 of the Total Theory Intermediate text provide an excellent introduction to playing,
identifying and writing other types of scales. Conservatory Canada piano students have been playing
some of these scales since Grade/Level 1 – the Total Theory Intermediate text and supplement provide
the next stage of learning for these scales. Try improvising on these scales – have fun with them.

Scale Type Number of Different Notes Pattern

Major 7 + upper tonic = 8 total W W ST W W ST
Natural Minor 7 + upper tonic = 8 total W ST W W ST W W
Harmonic Minor 7 + upper tonic = 8 total W ST W W ST W+ST ST
↑W ST W W W W ST
Melodic Minor 7 + upper tonic = 8 total
↓W W ST W W ST W
Chromatic 12 + upper tonic = 13 total move by semitones
Whole Tone 6 + upper tonic = 7 total move by whole tones
Pentatonic (Major) 5 + upper tonic = 6 total W W min3 W min3
Pentatonic (Minor) 5 + upper tonic = 6 total min3 W W min3 W
Blues 6 + upper tonic = 7 total min3 W ST ST min3 W
alternates between
Octatonic 8 + upper tonic = 9 total
W ST or ST W

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 7

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write the correct key signature and note as directed for each measure.
Use the G clef and whole notes. Write the technical name below for each note

Key: A Minor Harmonic G Major B Minor Melodic E flat Major

Roman Numeral: VII III II VI

Technical Name: ___________ ____________ ____________ ____________

/16 2. Write the G sharp Minor Melodic scale as follows:

• use the F clef
• use the correct key signature and any necessary accidentals
• ascending and descending
• use sixteenth notes and  time and any necessary rests
• label the subdominant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur

/10 3. On the staff below, write the dominant triad for D sharp Minor in the bass clef.
Use the correct key signature and whole notes.

/6 4. Define the following Italian terms and provide an abbreviation or sign (when possible) for
each term.

una corda _______________________________________

espressivo _______________________________________
grave _______________________________________
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/16 5. Write the following harmonic intervals above the given notes.

perfect 8ve minor 3rd major 7th perfect 5th

/18 6. Re-write the following passage grouping the notes correctly. Add bar lines.

/20 7. Write the relative harmonic minor scale for D flat major as follows:
• use the G clef
• use the accidentals ONLY
• ascending and descending
• use sixteenth notes and  time and any necessary rests
• label the supertonic notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur
• name the key. Key: ___________________

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 7 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. two possible answers for some notes

7.

leading note mediant supertonic submediant II II

B flat minor harmonic

2.

IV IV

3.

4.
• soft (left ) piano pedal u.c.
• expressively espress.
• slow, extremely solemn and serious

5.

6.

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 8

Review all terms in
Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Tempo Terms Review

Slow Terms Additional
Terms &
Slow terms with added
Endings endings
Term Meaning Term Meaning
at an easy pace but
rather slow; a
etto/ino andantino not as slow as
andante walking pace
(ending) = (recommended but for
required for the (faster than)
not as examination)
andante
issimo rather slow and
broad, slow, and
largo stately
(ending) = larghetto broad but not as
very/more slow as largo
endo/ando ritardando
(ending) = (rit., ritard.)
gradually gradually get
get slower
rallentando
(rall.)
slow, at ease; slower than
adagio andante but not as slow as
largo
lento (very) slow
slow, extremely solemn and
grave serious

Slow Tempo Terms from Fastest to Slowest

Tempo terms may be subject to interpretation, style and include a range when suggesting a metronome marking.
The following bracketed numbers provide an approximate mid range metronome marking for the quarter for each term.

andantino ( ca 90) andante ( ca76) adagio ( ca65) larghetto ( ca62) lento ( ca55) largo ( ca50) grave ( ca40)

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

tempo brilliant

e less

brillante one string; depress the left (soft) pedal

meno too much

una corda the speed at which the piece should be played

troppo and

Provide a sign (when possible) and a clear definition for each of the following Italian terms.

pedale __________________________________
simile __________________________________
crescendo __________________________________
fermata __________________________________
tenuto __________________________________
segno __________________________________

Write the following tempo terms from slowest to fastest.

prestissimo andante moderato largo grave

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 8

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write the correct key signature and note as directed for each measure.
Use the F clef and whole notes. Write the technical name below for each note

Key: C sharp Major F Minor D Major B flat Minor

Roman Numeral: I IV V III

Technical Name: ___________ ____________ _____________ ______________

/18 2. Write the A sharp Minor Harmonic scale as follows:

• use the G clef
• use accidentals ONLY
• ascending ONLY
• use eighth notes in  time and any necessary rests
• label the supertonic note using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur and the tone plus a semitone with a bracket

/10 3. On the staff below, write the subdominant triad for B Minor in the bass clef.
Use the correct key signature and whole notes.

/6 4. Define the following Italian terms.

non troppo _______________________________________

molto _______________________________________
brillante _______________________________________

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/16 5. Name the following intervals.

Name: ________ ________ _________ ________ ________ ________

/18 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/18 7. Write the major scale with G as the mediant as follows:

• use the F clef
• use the correct key signature
• ascending and descending
• use sixteenth notes in  time and any necessary rests
• label the submediant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur
• mark the upper and lower tetrachords ascending only with a bracket

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 8 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. two possible answers for all notes

7.

VI VI
tonic subdominant dominant mediant

2.

II

3.

4.
• not too much
• much, very, extremely
• brilliant, bright, sparkling

5.

aug 5th dim 3rd maj 7th aug 4th min 7th maj 2nd

6.

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 9

Review all terms in
Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Combining Italian Terms

Italian terms may be used alone or in combination to create short sentences providing
clearer or more detailed instructions.
The following is a short list of examples.
Notice that language is sometimes adapted to create a logical definition.

Terms Meaning
allegro non troppo quick and lively but not too much
andante e dolce rather slow; at a walking pace and sweetly
coll’ 8va add an octave; play in octaves
cresc. poco a poco gradually getting louder little by little
piano molto espressivo soft and very expressive
poco a poco little by little
poco dim. e molto rit. become a little softer and much slower
sempre staccato always detached
senza pedale without pedal
vivace ma leggiero animated, briskly but lightly

Combinations of Italian Terms

Using ideas from the above chart, clearly define the following combinations of Italian terms.

allegro con brio _________________________________________

andante con moto _________________________________________
prestissimo e leggiero _________________________________________
pp espressivo poco cresc. _________________________________________
p molto legato e cantabile _________________________________________
dim. e rit. _________________________________________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the Italian term with a similar meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

tempo primo ritardando

rallentando brillante
e diminuendo
con brio allegretto

descrescendo ed
allegro ma troppo tempo I

Clearly define each of the following Italian terms.

leggiero __________________________________
molto __________________________________
bene __________________________________
vivace __________________________________
mano destra __________________________________
quasi __________________________________

Write the following tempo terms from slowest to fastest.

allegretto lento allegro adagio vivace

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 9

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write the correct key signature and note as directed for each measure.
Use the G clef and whole notes. Write the correct Roman Numeral below each note.

Key: F sharp Major G Minor Harmonic E flat Major A sharp Minor Harmonic

Roman Numeral: ___ ___ ___ ___

Technical Name: mediant submediant supertonic leading note

/16 2. Write the G flat Major scale as follows:

• use the F clef
• use accidentals ONLY
• ascending ONLY
• use sixteenth notes in  and any necessary rests
• label the subdominant note using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur and identify the lower tetrachord with a bracket

/16 3. Name the following triads as C Major, G Minor, etc.

Identify the position of each triad as root, 1st inversion or 2nd inversion.

Triad Name: __________ __________ __________ __________

Position: __________ __________ __________ __________

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/6 4. Write the following tempo terms from fastest to slowest

moderato vivace andante prestissimo grave lento

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

/16 5. Write the following melodic intervals above the given notes.

augmented 4th minor 7th diminished 5th diminished 6th minor 2nd major 6th

/16 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/16 7. Write the relative melodic minor for A flat major as follows:
• use the treble clef
• use correct key signature and any necessary accidentals
• ascending and descending
• use thirty-second notes in  and any necessary rests
• label the dominant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 9 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. two possible answers for some notes

6.

2.

IV

3.
7.
F sharp Major B flat Minor E Major E Minor
root 1st inversion root 2nd inversion

4. prestissimo vivace moderato andante V V

lento grave

5.

aug 4th min 7th dim 5th dim 6th min 2nd maj 6th

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Review all terms in
Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Octave Terms

Term Sign/ Abbreviation Meaning

one octave;
8va
ottava interval of one octave

ottava alta play (the notes) one octave

higher (above) than the
written pitch

ottava bassa play (the notes) one octave

lower (below) than the
written pitch
return notes to original pitch
loco

Combinations of Italian Terms

Using ideas from Total Theory Chapter 9 Supplement, clearly define the following
combinations of Italian terms.

non legato _________________________________________

mf cantabile e legato _________________________________________

andante cantabile _________________________________________
allegro maestoso _________________________________________
allegro molto _________________________________________
ped. simile ________________________________________
allegretto e leggiero _________________________________________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the Italian term with the opposite meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

grave tre corde

leggiero più
una corda senza pedale
meno marcato

animato vivace
con ped. tranquillo

Clearly define each of the following Italian terms.

morendo __________________________________
prestissimo __________________________________
loco __________________________________
sostenuto __________________________________
colle __________________________________
non troppo __________________________________

Write the following tempo terms from slowest to fastest.

lento andantino adagio moderato grave

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 10

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write the correct note as directed for each measure. Use accidentals ONLY, F clef and
whole notes. Write the correct Roman Numeral below each note.

Key: E Major D Minor Harmonic G flat Major F sharp Minor Melodic

Roman Numeral: ___ ___ ___ ___

Technical Name: tonic leading note subdominant submediant

/16 2. Write the B flat Minor Melodic scale as follows:

• use the G clef
• use accidentals ONLY
• ascending and descending
• use whole notes
• label the dominant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur

/16 3. Name the following triads as C Major, G Minor, etc.

Identify the position of each triad as root, 1st inversion or 2nd inversion.

Triad Name: __________ __________ __________ __________

Position: __________ __________ __________ __________

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/6 4. Provide an Italian term(s) correctly spelled for each of the following meanings.

more movement _________________________________

brilliant _________________________________

much, very, extremely _________________________________

/16 5. Name the following intervals.

Name: ________ ________ _________ ________ ________ ________

/10 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/12 7. Re-write the following melody using the correct key signature. Name the key.

Key : ______________

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/10 8. Write the major scale with E flat as the submediant as follows:
• use the F clef
• use the correct key signature
• ascending and descending
• use eighth notes properly grouped in  time and any necessary rests
• label the supertonic notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 10 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. two possible answers for some notes

6.

2.

7.

D Major

3.

D flat Major E flat Minor A flat Major F Minor

1st inversion root 2nd inversion root

8.
4. più mosso brillante assai

II II

5.

diminished 5th
augmented 6th
perfect 8ve
minor 7th
augmented 4th
diminished un

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 11

Review all terms in
Total Theory Basic/Theory 1and Intermediate/Theory 2 Rudiments Supplements.

Combinations of Italian Terms

Using ideas from Total Theory Chapter 9 Supplement, clearly define the following
combinations of Italian terms.

ben marcato _________________________________________

sempre legato _________________________________________
coll’ ottava _________________________________________
allegro assai _________________________________________
andante, non rubato _________________________________________
quasi allegretto _________________________________________
lento e dolce _________________________________________
sempre staccato e dim. _________________________________________
adagio con espressione _________________________________________
poco a poco accel. _________________________________________

Write the correct abbreviation or draw the correct sign for each of the following terms.

da capo __________ fermata ___________

tenuto __________ forte-piano ___________
decrescendo __________ espressivo ___________
accent __________ tied notes ___________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

allegro assai slow

lento too much

scherzando well, much

troppo lightly, nimble

bene very quick and lively

leggiero playful, light and lively

Clearly define each of the following Italian terms.

meno mosso __________________________________

tre corde __________________________________
molto __________________________________
ma __________________________________
grave __________________________________
larghetto __________________________________

Write the following tempo terms from slowest to fastest.

vivace allegretto lento allegro grave

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 11

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write the correct note as directed for each measure. Use accidentals ONLY, the G clef
and whole notes. Write the correct Roman Numeral below each note.

Key: D Major G Minor Harmonic F Major A Minor

Roman Numeral: ___ ___ ___ ___

Technical Name: supertonic leading note mediant dominant

/16 2. Write the C sharp Minor Harmonic scale as follows:

• use the F clef
• use the correct key signature and any necessary accidentals
• descending ONLY
• use eighth notes properly grouped in  time and any necessary rests
• label the subdominant note using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur and the tone plus a semitone with a bracket

/16 3. Write the correct triad as directed below. Use accidentals ONLY, the treble clef and whole
notes.

Triad Name: A Major G Minor E flat Major C sharp Minor

Position: 1st inversion Root Position 2nd inversion 1st inversion

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/6 4. Match the Italian term in column A with the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B
quasi with life, spirit
senza always short and detached
con brio in a quiet, calm style
tranquillo in the style of
poco without
sempre staccato little

/12 5. Write the following harmonic intervals above the given notes.

perfect 8ve augmented 5th diminished 3rd augmented 8ve augmented 4th major 6th

/10 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/12 7. Re-write the following melody using the correct key signature. Name the key.

Key : ______________

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/6 8. Write the major scale with B as the dominant as follows:

• use the G clef
• use accidentals ONLY
• ascending and descending
• use sixteenth notes properly grouped in  time and any necessary rests
• label the leading notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur
• mark the upper tetrachord ascending ONLY

/8 9. Name the key for each passage below. Identify each cadence as perfect or plagal.
Below the staff correctly label each chord with Roman Numerals.

Key: _________ Key: _________

Cadence: _______________________ Cadence: _______________________

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 11 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. two possible answers for all notes

6.

2.

7.
IV
D Minor
3.

8.
4. quasi with life, spirit
senza always detached
con brio in a quiet, calm style
VII VII
tranquillo in the style of
poco without
9. A flat Major IV I Plagal
sempre staccato little

B Minor V i Perfect

5.

p 8ve aug 5th dim 3rd aug 8ve aug 4th maj 6th

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 12

Review all terms in Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2
Rudiments Supplements.

Combinations of Italian Terms

Using ideas from Total Theory Chapter 9 Supplement, clearly define the following
combinations of Italian terms.

dim. poco a poco _________________________________________

andante e dolce _________________________________________

ff e ben marcato _________________________________________

poco cresc. e molto rit. _________________________________________
dim. e rall. _________________________________________
tranquillo e espressivo _________________________________________
moderato con espressione _________________________________________
leggiero e meno mosso _________________________________________
allegro con brio _________________________________________
allegretto con moto _________________________________________

Write the correct abbreviation or draw the correct sign for each of the following terms.

mezzo piano __________ forte possible ___________

accelerando __________ una corda ___________
crescendo __________ rallentando ___________
repeat dots __________ slur ___________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term in column A to the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

a not

non return to the original speed

col sweetly

a tempo at, in, with, by

cantabile with

dolce in a singing style

Clearly define each of the following Italian terms.

tempo I __________________________________
non troppo __________________________________
quasi __________________________________
senza __________________________________
vivace __________________________________
ottava __________________________________

Write the following tempo terms from slowest to fastest.

presto allegretto largo moderato grave

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Harmonic Structure and Melody Writing

Melodies are built on harmonic structure or progressions. The most common chords used are primary
chords which are the tonic (I), subdominant (IV) and dominant (V). The melody below outlines the
notes of each chord which is indicated by the chord symbols written above the staff.

Exercise: Keyboard
Play the following melody. Re-play the melody and add blocked triads in the left hand.

The phrase ends with a

Note: sometimes the melody includes notes which DO NOT belong to the chord perfect cadence (V-I)
(see F and D above). These notes are decorations known as non-chord notes and
simply fill in the interval of a third between two chord notes. The non-chord notes
do not affect the chord choices. Use the beat notes to determine the chord.

Exercise: Written and Keyboard

Complete each melody with a two-measure phrase using the implied chords. Name the key and write
the correct Roman Numerals below the staff. Play each melody and add block chords in the left hand.

Key: ____________

Key: ____________

Key: ____________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 12

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write an answering two-measure phrase to complete the following melody. Name the key.
Below the staff, label all tonic and dominant notes with the correct Roman Numerals.

Key: __________

Roman
Numerals:

/12 2. Write the D sharp Minor Melodic scale as follows:

• use the F clef
• use the correct key signature and any necessary accidentals
• ascending and descending
• use whole notes
• label the submediant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur and label the upper tetrachords with a bracket

/16 3. Write the correct triad as directed below. Use the treble clef, accidentals ONLY and
whole notes.

Triad Name: G flat Major C Minor B flat Major A sharp Minor

Position: 1st inversion Root Position 1st inversion 2nd inversion

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/6 4. Match the Italian term in column A with the correct meaning in column B.

Column A Column B
senza ped. little by little become softer
allegro non troppo less movement
poco a poco dim. quick and lively but not too much
tempo primo always smooth and connected
meno mosso without the damper pedal
sempre legato return to the original speed

/12 5. Name the following intervals.

Name: ________ ________ _________ ________ ________ ________

/10 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/12 7. Re-write the following melody using the correct key signature. Name the key.

Key : ______________

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/10 8. Write the major scale with G as the leading note as follows:
• use the treble clef
• use the correct key signature
• ascending and descending
• use eighth notes properly grouped in  time and add necessary rests
• label the supertonic notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur

/8 9. Name the key for each passage below. Identify each cadence as perfect or plagal.
Below the staff correctly label each chord with Roman Numerals.

Key: _________ Key: _________

Cadence: _______________________ Cadence: _______________________

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 12 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. one possible answer 6.

F Major

7. D Minor
I V I I I I

2.

8.

3. II II

9. B Major V I Perfect

C Minor iv i Plagal

4.
Possible Answers page 79 melody writing
senza ped. little by little become softer one possible answer
allegro non troppo less movement
F Major
poco a poco dim. quick & lively but not too
much
tempo primo always smooth & connected
meno mosso without the damper pedal
sempre legato return to the original speed
D Major

5. E flat Major

dim 7th aug 4th dim 5th min 2nd dim 5th maj 3rd

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 13

Review all terms in Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2
Rudiments Supplements.

Combinations of Italian Terms

Using ideas from Total Theory Chapter 9 Supplement, clearly define the following
combinations of Italian terms.

pp e dolce _________________________________________
allegro ben marcato _________________________________________

ppp rall. _________________________________________

poco dim. e rit. _________________________________________
dim. e rall. _________________________________________
allegretto con brio _________________________________________
andantino con espressione _________________________________________
sempre staccato _________________________________________
molto espressivo _________________________________________
vivace e leggiero _________________________________________

Write the correct abbreviation or draw the correct sign for each of the following terms.

tenuto __________ piano possible ___________

mezzo forte __________ espressivo ___________
decrescendo __________ accelerando ___________
time signature __________ accent ___________

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Italian Terms
Draw a line from the Italian term/sign in column A to the Italian term/sign with a
similar meaning in column B.

Column A Column B

marcato tempo I
legato rall.
a tempo più f

rit.

fortissimo

Clearly define each of the following Italian terms.

tranquillo __________________________________
più mosso __________________________________
pesante __________________________________
scherzando __________________________________
animato __________________________________
bene __________________________________

Write the following dynamic terms from loudest to softest.

piano possible forte mezzo piano pianissimo mezzo forte

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 13

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write an answering two-measure phrase to complete the following melody. Name the key.
Below the staff, label all the implied chords with the correct Roman Numerals.
Above the staff write the appropriate chord symbols.
Key: __________

Roman
Numerals:

/10 2. Write the F sharp Minor Harmonic scale as follows:

• use the F clef
• use accidentals ONLY
• ascending ONLY
• use dotted quarter notes
• label the leading note using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur and tone plus a semitone with a bracket

/12 3. Write the correct triad as directed below. Use the bass clef, accidentals ONLY and whole
notes.

Triad Name: F Major A Minor C sharp Major D sharp Minor

Position: 1st inversion Root Position 2nd inversion Root Position

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/6 4. Provide an Italian term(s) (correctly spelled) for each of the following meanings.

without pedal ______________________

animated, briskly ______________________
less movement ______________________
loud then immediately soft ______________________
little by little get softer ______________________
gradually get slower ______________________

/12 5. Write the following melodic intervals above the given notes.

diminished 8ve augmented 3rd minor 6th diminished un major 7th minor 2nd

/10 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/10 7. Write the relative major scale of B minor as follows:

• use the treble clef
• use the correct key signature
• ascending and descending
• use sixteenth notes properly grouped in  time and necessary rests
• label the submediant notes using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur

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/8 8. Re-write the following melody using the correct key signature. Name the key.

Key : ______________

/8 9. Name the key for each passage below. Identify each cadence as perfect or plagal.
Below the staff correctly label each chord with Roman Numerals.

Key: _________ Key: _________

Cadence: _______________________ Cadence: _______________________

/10 10. Transpose the following passage up a major 3rd. Name the original key and the new key.

Original Key: _____________

New Key: _____________

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 13 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. one possible answer

6.
A Major

A D E A A E A

I IV V I I V I

2.
7.

VI VI

8.
3. G Minor

4. senza ped./pedale
vivace
meno mosso 9. F Minor V i Perfect
forte-piano
poco a poco dim./decresc. E Major IV - I Plagal
ritardando/rallentando

5. 10. Original Key: A flat Major

New Key: C Major

dim 8ve aug 3rd min 6th dim un maj 7th min 2nd

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 14

Review all terms in Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2
Rudiments Supplements.

Combinations of Italian Terms

Using ideas from Total Theory Chapter 9 Supplement, clearly define the following
combinations of Italian terms.

poco a poco cresc. _________________________________________

senza ped. _________________________________________
allegro con brio _________________________________________
mano destra ben marcato _________________________________________
cresc. e accel. _________________________________________
andante con grazia _________________________________________
dolce e legato _________________________________________
con moto e brillante _________________________________________
più forte _________________________________________
vivace non troppo _________________________________________

Provide an Italian term(s) correctly spelled, for each of the following meanings.

repeat from the beginning and play to the end ________________________

playfully, light and lively ________________________
return notes to original pitch ________________________
in the style of ________________________
less ________________________
always ________________________
but ____________________

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Italian Terms
Provide an Italian term that might follow the given term/sign.

____________________
una corda ____________________
ritardando ____________________

cresc. ____________________

Clearly define each of the following Italian terms/signs.

marcato __________________________________
meno mosso __________________________________
legato e grazioso __________________________________
quasi __________________________________
animato __________________________________

__________________________________

Using the abbreviation for each, write following terms in order from loudest to softest.

forte possible pianissimo mezzo piano forte mezzo forte

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 14

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Write a two-measure phrase to complete the following melody.

Name the key and write the chord symbols above the staff.

Key: __________

/14 2. Write the E flat Minor Natural:

• use the G clef
• use the correct key signature
• descending ONLY
• use dotted quarter notes
• label the submediant note using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur and the upper tetrachord with a bracket

/16 3. Write the correct triad as directed below. Use the treble clef, accidentals ONLY and whole
notes.

Triad Name: E flat Major B Minor C sharp Major D sharp Minor

Position: 2nd inversion Root Position 1st inversion 2nd inversion

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/6 4. Provide combinations of Italian terms (correctly spelled) for each of the following meanings.

soft and expressive _______________________________

without damper pedal _______________________________
little by little gradually get faster _______________________________

/12 5. Write the following harmonic intervals above the given notes.

augmented 5th diminished 7th diminished 8ve minor 6th major 7th minor 3rd

/10 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/14 7. Name the key of the following passage. Use the correct key signature and transpose the
following melody up a minor 2nd. Name the new key.

Key : ______________ New Key: ______________

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/8 8. Write the following in the treble clef using A as the lowest note for each. Use whole notes.

a chromatic semitone A minor triad a whole tone A Major triad

/6 9. Name the key for each of the following passages. Identify each cadence as Plagal or Perfect.
Below the staff correctly label each chord with Roman Numerals.

Key: ________ Key: ________

Cadence: _________________ Cadence: _________________

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 14 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. one possible answer 6.

B flat Major

7.

2. Original Key: D Major New Key: E flat Major

8.

3.

4. piano espressivo
9.
B flat Major IV I C sharp Minor V i
senza pedale
Plagal Perfect
poco a poco accelerando

5.

aug 5th dim7th dim 8ve min 6th maj 7th min 3rd

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Suggested Terms for Chapter 15

Review all terms in Total Theory Basic/Theory 1 and Intermediate/Theory 2
Rudiments Supplements.

Combinations of Italian Terms

Using ideas from Total Theory Chapter 9 Supplement, clearly define the following
combinations of Italian terms.

meno mosso _________________________________________

con ped. _________________________________________
adagio e pesante _________________________________________
poco a poco accel. _________________________________________
pp e dolce _________________________________________
moderato con grazia _________________________________________
scherzando e leggiero _________________________________________
con moto e brillante _________________________________________
più forte _________________________________________
maestoso e sostenuto _________________________________________

Provide an Italian term(s) correctly spelled, for each of the following meanings.

repeat from the sign and play to the end ________________________

quick and lively with life and spirit ________________________
moderately soft and detached ________________________
in the style of ________________________
suddenly loud ________________________
pause, hold the note longer ________________________
held, sustained ________________________

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Italian Terms
Clearly define each of the following Italian terms.

cantabile ____________________
grave ____________________
attacca ____________________

con moto ____________________

Clearly define each of the following Italian terms/signs.

morendo __________________________________
meno mosso __________________________________
legato cantabile __________________________________
quasi __________________________________
subito __________________________________

__________________________________

Draw the sign or abbreviation for each Italian term.

ottava bassa forte-piano fermata tenuto segno

__________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 15

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

/14 1. Complete the melody for the following phrase. Name the key.
Below the staff, label all the primary (tonic, subdominant and dominant) notes with the
correct Roman Numerals.

Key: __________

Roman
Numerals:

/14 2. Write the major scale with B flat as the submediant as follows:
• use the F clef
• use the correct key signature
• descending ONLY
• use dotted half notes
• label the supertonic note using the correct Roman Numeral
• mark the semitones with a slur and the lower tetrachord with a bracket

/16 3. Write the correct triad as directed below. Use the treble clef, accidentals ONLY and
whole notes.

Triad Name: E Major D Minor F sharp Major C Minor

Position: 2nd inversion Root Position 1st inversion 2nd inversion

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/6 4. Provide combinations of Italian terms (correctly spelled) for each of the following meanings:

quick and lively but not too much ______________________________

always detached ______________________________

little by little get slower _______________________________

/12 5. Write the following harmonic intervals above the given notes.

augmented 4th minor 6th diminished 7th major 3rd major 2nd diminished 5th

/10 6. Complete the following measures by adding rests within the brackets.

/8 7. Name the key of the following passage. Use the correct key signature and transpose the
following melody up a perfect 4th. Name the new key.

Key : ______________ New Key: ______________

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/20 8. On the score below, add the time signature and complete the final measure with the correct
rest(s).

Name the key. _________ Explain the terms at Marker A ______________________

Circle and mark (using the corresponding letter) each of the following:

b. a major triad c. a slur d. a diatonic semitone

e. a B minor triad in root position f. a diminuendo g. a leading note
h. a dynamic marking i. a melodic perfect 5th j. a tonic triad in 1st inversion
k. a plagal cadence; label the chords with Roman Numerals

A Bouchard

Final Mark: ____/100

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Intermediate/Theory 2 Chapter Challenge number 15 Answers

(Co-requisite for all Level/Grade 6 Practical Exams)

1. one possible answer

A flat Major
6.

I V I IV IV V IV I I

2.

7.

Original Key: A Major New Key: D Major

3.
8.

G Major A. rather slow with movement

4. allegro (ma) non troppo

sempre staccato
poco a poco rit./rall.

5.

IV I
aug 4th min 6th dim 7th maj 3rd maj 2nd dim 5th

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