National Federation of Music Clubs **Practice Test** FESTIVAL THEORY TEST

(Each item number is worth ten points)

LEVEL 3

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Rating_______________________________
(Superior 90-100, Excellent 80-89.5, Satisfactory 70-79.5, Fair 60-69.5, Needs Improvement <60)

1. Write the name of each key on the line below the staff. Notice the clef.
(Subtract 3 points for each incorrect key name. If all are incorrect, subtract 10 points)

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2. Choose the words from the box that complete the chart. Each symbol will have two answers from the box. Symbol name: Symbol stands for: It means: crescendo diminuendo f ________________ ________________ forte piano ________________ ________________ ritardando ************** p ________________ ________________ Symbol means: loud rit. ________________ ________________ soft gradually louder ________________ ________________ gradually softer gradually slower 3. Add bar lines to make this group of notes fit into measures of 3/4 time; add a double bar line.
(Score 2 points for each correct bar line, double bar line; subtract 2 points for each incorrect bar line/double bar line.)

4. Draw a treble clef on the staff, then write HALF NOTES over the letter names. Be sure the stems are placed correctly. (Score 1 point for each correct note -- total of 5 if all correct; 2.5 points for correct clef; point for each correct
stem -- total of 2.5 if all correct. Subtract 2 points if half notes are not used)

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5. Draw a bass clef and USING HALF NOTES write a G Major scale for one octave. Be sure the stems are placed correctly. (Score 1 point for each correct pitch total of 8; 2 points for correct clef. Subtract 2 points if
half notes are not used; subtract point for each incorrect stem)

6. Name these intervals. (Score 2 points for each correct interval name.)

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7. Add one REST to make each measure complete in 4/4 time.

(Score 2 points for each correct rest.)

8. Write the requested (major) triad for each example. Notice the clef.
all are incorrect, subtract 10 points.)

(Subtract 3 points for each incorrect triad; if

F Major

C Major

G Major
(Score 2 points for each correct response.)

9. Write W for whole step or H for half step for each measure.

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(Score 2 points for each correct response.)

10. Matching: Write the letter in the space that matches the definition. _____ a curved line connecting two notes on different lines and/or spaces _____ short, detached _____ smooth, connected _____ play an octave higher than written _____ a three-note chord a. triad b. 8va c. legato d. staccato e. slur

NFMC Festival Theory **Practice** Test Level 3, p. 2