Perfect Intervals in Music
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- Q1How many half steps are in a perfect octave?14 half steps8 half steps10 half steps12 half steps30s
- Q2What is the main difference between an interval of Unison and a perfect octave?The number of scale degrees
The key
The number of half stepsThe emotional effect30s - Q3If the root note is G, what note is a perfect fourth above it?FDEC30s
- Q4How many half steps are there in a perfect fourth?7 half steps5 half steps4 half steps6 half steps30s
- Q5What are the four perfect intervals in music?Major Second, Major Third, Minor Fifth, Perfect OctavePerfect Unison, Perfect Fourth, Perfect Fifth, Perfect OctavePerfect Unison, Minor Fourth, Major Fifth, Perfect OctavePerfect Fourth, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, Minor Seventh30s
- Q6Which song is a good example for recognizing a perfect fifth?I Want to Break FreeSinging in the RainWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasMy Favorite Things30s
- Q7What interval is created when two notes have the same pitch?Perfect FifthPerfect FourthUnisonPerfect Octave30s
- Q8How many half steps are in a perfect unison?Four half stepsZero half stepsOne half stepTwo half steps30s
- Q9
How many half steps are in a Perfect 4th?
8 half steps
5 half steps
4 half steps
6 half steps
30s - Q10
How many half steps are in a Perfect 5th?
12 half steps
8 half steps
2 steps
7 half steps
30s - Q11
How many half steps are in an Octave?
7 half steps
12 half steps
5 steps
9 half steps
30s - Q12
How many half steps are in an Unison?
0 half steps
7 half steps
10 half steps
30s - Q13What is the sound characteristic of a perfect octave?Powerful and stableDissonant and unstableSoft and gentleFlat and muted30s
- Q14What emotional feeling can a perfect fourth evoke?Stability and groundingSadness and longingJoy and excitementTension and anxiety30s