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Final Examination
Written Theory 7

15 June 2019
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2. Write your name above in block letters and sign below your name.

3. Please check to make sure your exam is complete.

4. Remember to read the questions carefully!

5. No other notes, books or computing devices may be used.

6. You may lose points if your solution is unclear.

7. Good luck! :)
1. Fill in two inner parts. Identify any 2nd inversion chords by type. (Hint: passing, pedal,
arpeggiated, or cadential)

A) Add alto and tenor. Type of 2nd inversion chord: __________________.

B) Add alto and tenor. Type of 2nd inversion chords: __________________.

2. Using only triads in root position and first inversion, compose examples of the following
cadences. Using a four-part texture, each example should include three chords—the two
cadence chords plus one chord preceding the cadence chords. Include key signature and
roman numerals.

G: f: B♭:

(perfect authentic) (deceptive/interrupted) (imperfect authentic)

3. The note given in each case is the root, 3rd, 5th, or 7th of a V7 chord. Notate the chord in root
position and name the major key in which it would be a V7 chord.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

4. Notate the specified chords. Use accidentals instead of key signatures.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

5. Analyze the following chords. Be sure your symbols indicate chord quality and inversion.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6. Harmonize the four-part chorus using one or more dominant sevenths (V7). Include a
complete harmonic analysis.

7. Notate the specified chords. Include key signatures.

1 2 3 4 5

8. Analyze the following chords. Be sure your symbols indicate chord quality and inversion.

1 2 3 4 5

b: ______ Bb: ______ f#: ______ F: ______ G: ______

9. Write a four-measure melody for each line.

A) In B major, include a real sequence of two segments. Each segment is one measure long. End
the melody with a cadence.

B) In b harmonic minor, include a tonal sequence of two segments. Each segment is one measure
long. End the melody with a cadence.
10. Label the chords in the blanks provided under each excerpt. Be careful of any non-
harmonic tones.

A) Bach, “Freut euch, ihr Christen alle”.

B) Bach, “Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen”.

11. Write an additional 4-bar phrase in parallel construction. Add suitable performance
directions (i.e. articulations and dynamics). End the melody with a strong cadence.
End of Examination