This document contains a musical theory evaluation for a student. It has several sections where the student is asked to identify musical elements like notes, keys, intervals, time signatures, and markings. They are also asked to summarize their favorite piece from the semester and why. The teacher will then grade the evaluation and provide an overall score and additional comments.

1. Name ________________________! ! ! ! Teacher (please circle)
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Miss Desta
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Miss Eva
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Mr. Josh
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Miss Kristin
1. Write the Italian word and English name of each of the following dynamic markings
p _____________, _______________
mp_______________, _________________
mf________________, _________________
f_____________, ________________________
2. Color in two keys that are a half-step apart.
! What is the letter name of key number 1? _______!
! What is the letter name of key number 7? _______
! What is the letter name of key number 4? _______
! What is the letter name of key number 2? _______
3. Color in an interval of a third
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2. 4. Name 7 of the notes by letter in the following musical excerpt - start with one you know!
(write answers, with arrows if necessary, next to the notes)
5. What rhythmic value occurs most frequently in this excerpt? __________________ (ex:
whole notes)
6. How many quarter rests appear in this excerpt? ______
! * Bonus: What is the time signature of this excerpt? ______
! * Bonus: What is the largest interval played in the treble clef portion of this excerpt?
! ! ________
7. Label (using arrows and boxes if needed) one of each of the following in this excerpt:
Bar line! ! ! Quarter rest! ! ! ! ! Natural sign
Accent! ! ! Crescendo! ! ! ! ! Treble Clef
Slur! ! ! ! Diminuendo (Decrescendo)! ! Bass Clef
Tie! ! ! ! Interval of a 2nd ! ! ! ! Interval of a 4th
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3. 8. How many measures are in the given excerpt?________
9. Which accidental appears in this piece: sharp, or flat? __________
10. What was your favorite piece that you played this semester?
11. Why was it your favorite?
Graded by _____________________________
Student score ______________
Additional Comments:
2011-2012 Centre for Musical Minds Written Theory Evaluation
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