PRAXIS 5113 EXAM (2025-2026)
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What are the seven modes?
Ionian
Dorian
Phrygian
Lydian
Mixolydian
Aeolian
Ionian Structure
(Major Scale) WWHWWWH
Dorian Structure
WHWWWHW From a second tone of a major scale
Phrygian Structure
HWWWHWW From the 3rd Tone of major scale (melancholy, reflects
the music of Spain)
Lydian Structure
WWWHWWH From the 4th tone of a major scale (HAPPY often used in
jazz and rock)
Mixolydian Structure
WWHWWHW From the 5th tone of a major scale (Bluesy)
Aeolian Structure
From the 6th tone of a major scale WHWWHWW
Natural Minor Scale
Locrian Structure
HWWHWWW From the 7th tone of a major scale (strange sound rarely
used)
I DONT PLAY LOUD MUSIC AFTER LUNCH
Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian
What is known as the natural minor scale
aeolian mode
Harmonic minor
,raised seventh
jazz minor
raised six and seven
melodic minor
jazz minor on the way up, harmonic minor on the way down
MAJOR TRIAD PROGRESSIONS: ii chords commonly lead to (3
choices)
I, V or vii dim
IV chord often leads to (4 choices)
I,ii,V, vii dim
A V chord commonly leads to (2 choices)
I, vi
A vi chord often leads to (5 choices)
I,ii,iii, IV, V
A vii-dim chord leads to (1 choice)
I
Authentic Cadence
The Strongest Cadence (V-1, I-V)
Two types of authentic cadences
PAC (root position)
IAC (inverted)
Plagal cadence
IV-I
iv-i
iv-I
IV-i
deceptive cadence
V chord that resolves to something other than I, (usually vi)
Deceptive Cadence is also called
Interrupted cadence
Four types of melodic contours
1. Arch
2. Wave
3. Inverted arch
4. Pivotal
Binary Form
Two contrasting sections
Three-part Forms
ABA, ternary, tertiary
Arch Form
, ABCBA
What are the names of each part of tertiary form
Exposition, Development, recapitulation
Rondo Form
ABACA
Fugue
imitative counterpoint, two or more musical lines use same theme
Four Movements of a Symphony
1. Sonata allegro
2. Slow movement
3. Minuet
4. Combination of sonata and rondo
Concerto
composition written for a solo instrument backed by an orchestra
Etude
Brief musical composition based on a particular technical aspect of
music (building scales) designed to help instruct the performer
through musical exercise
Fantasia
freeform pieces, try to convey the impression of being completely
improvised- most often written for solo or small ensemble
HOMOPHONIC
ONE MELODY WITH HARMONY THAT MOVES RHYTHMICALLY THE
SAME AS THE MELODY
polyphonic
many voices with own melodies
heterophonic
music in which two or more versions or variations of the same
melody are performed simultaneously
Con sordino
play with a mute
col legno (string)
with the wood
pentatonic scale
5 tones scale, (black keys on piano)
whole tone scale
scale built entirely with whole tones, used by french impressionists
octatonic scale
UPDATE Verified Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
What are the seven modes?
Ionian
Dorian
Phrygian
Lydian
Mixolydian
Aeolian
Ionian Structure
(Major Scale) WWHWWWH
Dorian Structure
WHWWWHW From a second tone of a major scale
Phrygian Structure
HWWWHWW From the 3rd Tone of major scale (melancholy, reflects
the music of Spain)
Lydian Structure
WWWHWWH From the 4th tone of a major scale (HAPPY often used in
jazz and rock)
Mixolydian Structure
WWHWWHW From the 5th tone of a major scale (Bluesy)
Aeolian Structure
From the 6th tone of a major scale WHWWHWW
Natural Minor Scale
Locrian Structure
HWWHWWW From the 7th tone of a major scale (strange sound rarely
used)
I DONT PLAY LOUD MUSIC AFTER LUNCH
Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian
What is known as the natural minor scale
aeolian mode
Harmonic minor
,raised seventh
jazz minor
raised six and seven
melodic minor
jazz minor on the way up, harmonic minor on the way down
MAJOR TRIAD PROGRESSIONS: ii chords commonly lead to (3
choices)
I, V or vii dim
IV chord often leads to (4 choices)
I,ii,V, vii dim
A V chord commonly leads to (2 choices)
I, vi
A vi chord often leads to (5 choices)
I,ii,iii, IV, V
A vii-dim chord leads to (1 choice)
I
Authentic Cadence
The Strongest Cadence (V-1, I-V)
Two types of authentic cadences
PAC (root position)
IAC (inverted)
Plagal cadence
IV-I
iv-i
iv-I
IV-i
deceptive cadence
V chord that resolves to something other than I, (usually vi)
Deceptive Cadence is also called
Interrupted cadence
Four types of melodic contours
1. Arch
2. Wave
3. Inverted arch
4. Pivotal
Binary Form
Two contrasting sections
Three-part Forms
ABA, ternary, tertiary
Arch Form
, ABCBA
What are the names of each part of tertiary form
Exposition, Development, recapitulation
Rondo Form
ABACA
Fugue
imitative counterpoint, two or more musical lines use same theme
Four Movements of a Symphony
1. Sonata allegro
2. Slow movement
3. Minuet
4. Combination of sonata and rondo
Concerto
composition written for a solo instrument backed by an orchestra
Etude
Brief musical composition based on a particular technical aspect of
music (building scales) designed to help instruct the performer
through musical exercise
Fantasia
freeform pieces, try to convey the impression of being completely
improvised- most often written for solo or small ensemble
HOMOPHONIC
ONE MELODY WITH HARMONY THAT MOVES RHYTHMICALLY THE
SAME AS THE MELODY
polyphonic
many voices with own melodies
heterophonic
music in which two or more versions or variations of the same
melody are performed simultaneously
Con sordino
play with a mute
col legno (string)
with the wood
pentatonic scale
5 tones scale, (black keys on piano)
whole tone scale
scale built entirely with whole tones, used by french impressionists
octatonic scale
