MCQ Category Library

Harmonic Function

Hear tonic, predominant, and dominant behavior

Cadence by Ear

Differentiate authentic, half, deceptive, and plagal

Nonharmonic Tones

Hear passing, neighbor, suspension, and appoggiatura

Modulation by Ear

Detect applied dominants and true key shifts

Texture by Ear

Recognize monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic types

Timbre & Instruments

Match instrumental color and ensemble clues

Chord Quality/Inversion

Classify triads and inversions in context

7ths + Figured Bass

Connect figures to inversion and chord content

Roman Numeral Analysis

Map function and inversion in tonal passages

Cadence in Score

Use bass and soprano goals to classify endings

Nonharmonic in Score

Label passing, neighbor, suspension, and appoggiatura

Secondary Function

Label applied chords and tonicized goals

Modulation in Score

Track pivot chords and durable key changes

Voice-Leading Rules

Detect parallels, spacing, and tendency-tone issues

Texture & Design Terms

Classify texture and layering from notation

Expressive Symbols

Read dynamics, articulation, tempo, and style marks

Composition Choices

Choose the strongest continuation under tonal rules