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Appoggiaturas Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is an appoggiatura?

  1. A non-harmonic tone that resolves to a harmonic tone
  2. A harmonic tone that resolves to a non-harmonic tone
  3. A grace note that is played before a harmonic tone
  4. A turn that is played after a harmonic tone
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a grace note?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a grace note is played after a harmonic tone
  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a grace note is a harmonic tone
  3. An appoggiatura is longer than a grace note
  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a grace note
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of appoggiatura?

  1. The upper appoggiatura
  2. The lower appoggiatura
  3. The acciaccatura
  4. The mordent
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between an upper appoggiatura and a lower appoggiatura?

  1. An upper appoggiatura is played above the harmonic tone, while a lower appoggiatura is played below the harmonic tone
  2. An upper appoggiatura resolves down to the harmonic tone, while a lower appoggiatura resolves up to the harmonic tone
  3. An upper appoggiatura is longer than a lower appoggiatura
  4. An upper appoggiatura is more dissonant than a lower appoggiatura
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is an acciaccatura?

  1. A short appoggiatura that is played on the beat
  2. A long appoggiatura that is played off the beat
  3. A grace note that is played before a harmonic tone
  4. A turn that is played after a harmonic tone
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is a mordent?

  1. A short appoggiatura that is played off the beat
  2. A long appoggiatura that is played on the beat
  3. A grace note that is played before a harmonic tone
  4. A turn that is played after a harmonic tone
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How are appoggiaturas notated?

  1. With a small note head
  2. With a slash through the stem
  3. With a dot above the note head
  4. With a slur from the appoggiatura to the harmonic tone
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where are appoggiaturas commonly used?

  1. In melodies
  2. In harmonies
  3. In counterpoint
  4. In all of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of an appoggiatura?

  1. To add ornamentation to a melody
  2. To create dissonance
  3. To resolve to a harmonic tone
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some examples of appoggiaturas in music?

  1. The opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
  2. The melody of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik
  3. The harmony of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a suspension?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a suspension is played after a harmonic tone
  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a suspension is a harmonic tone
  3. An appoggiatura is shorter than a suspension
  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a suspension
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a passing tone?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a passing tone is played between two harmonic tones
  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a passing tone is a harmonic tone
  3. An appoggiatura is longer than a passing tone
  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a passing tone
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a neighbor tone?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a neighbor tone is played after a harmonic tone
  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a neighbor tone is a harmonic tone
  3. An appoggiatura is longer than a neighbor tone
  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a neighbor tone
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and an escape tone?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while an escape tone is played after a harmonic tone
  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while an escape tone is a harmonic tone
  3. An appoggiatura is longer than an escape tone
  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than an escape tone
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between an appoggiatura and a cambiata?

  1. An appoggiatura is played before a harmonic tone, while a cambiata is played after a harmonic tone
  2. An appoggiatura is a non-harmonic tone, while a cambiata is a harmonic tone
  3. An appoggiatura is longer than a cambiata
  4. An appoggiatura is more dissonant than a cambiata
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