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

(Each item number is worth ten points)

LEVEL 4

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

1. Choose the words from the box to match the dynamic symbol with its meaning. Not all answers will be used. (Score 2 points for each correct answer.) mp p __________________ ___________________ f mf __________________ ___________________ loud soft gradually louder gradually softer moderately loud moderately soft

cresc. ___________________

2. Form triads above each of these notes. (Score 2 points for each correct triad.)

3. Write the name of the major key represented by these key signatures.

(Score 2 points for each correct answer.)

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4. Choose one clef and using half notes write a D major scale for one octave. Be sure stems are placed in the correct direction. (Score 1 point for each correct pitch total of 8; point for each correct stem total of 2 if all
correct. Subtract 2 points if half notes are not used.)

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5. Matching: Write the letter in the space that matches the definition. (Not all letters will be used.)
(Score 2 points for each correct answer.)

_____ fermata _____ allegro _____ andante _____ accent _____ D.C. al fine

a. tempo word meaning fast and lively b. means stress

c. return to beginning and play until fine or the end d. tempo word meaning walking speed e. means hold the note longer than its value

f. tempo word meaning medium or moderate speed 6. These measures are incomplete. Add one REST to complete each measure.
(Score 2 points for each correct rest.)

7. Write the enharmonic note next to the given note.

(Score 2 points for each correct note.)

8. Draw a note to form the interval above the given note.

(Score 2 points for each correct note.)

4th

6th

5th

3rd

7th

9. Name these notes on ledger lines. Notice the clef.

(Score 1 point for each correct answer.)

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10. 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 or double bar line; subtract 2 points for each incorrect bar line/double bar line.)

NFMC Festival Theory **Practice** Test Level 4 p. 2