I had to revise this test after a problem with the scoring routine. If you spot an error please let me know.

1. Which name do you associate with the German Chorale, other than Bach?

   1.   ?    Luther
   2.   ?    Beethoven
   3.   ?    Sitwell
   4.   ?    Heath

2. Which melodic feature is alien to German Chorale melodies?

   1.   ?    Stepwise motion
   2.   ?    Frequent large jumps
   3.   ?    Repeated notes
   4.   ?    Modal characteristics

3. Which time signature is most closely associated with German Chorales?

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4. Which statement about cadences in Bach Chorales is correct?

   1.   ?    Cadences are frequent and indicated by pause signs.
   2.   ?    Cadences are always either Imperfect or Interrupted.
   3.   ?    Cadences are always Perfect.
   4.   ?    If one of the cadential chords is inverted, it is usually the second of the two.

5. Which statement about cadences in Bach Chorales is correct?

   1.   ?    Perfect cadences are needed to establish modulations.
   2.   ?    The first cadence in a Chorale is always plagal.
   3.   ?    Cadences must include a suspension.
   4.   ?    The second chord of a cadence is always major.

6. Which statement about harmony in Bach Chorales is correct?

   1.   ?    Modulations are often to remote keys
   2.   ?    Modulations are to closely related keys.
   3.   ?    Diminished 7ths are never used.
   4.   ?    Bach usually used the passing six-four rather than the passing VIIb.

7. Which of these melodies is unlikely to be from a Bach Chorale?

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8. Listen to these tune and decide which one is unlikely to be from a Bach Chorale.

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9. Look at this music. Which chord progression would Bach use to harmonise this cadence?

   1.   ?    IIIb in G major - to - I in G major
   2.   ?    IIIb in C major - to - I in C major
   3.   ?    I in G major - to - I in C major
   4.   ?    V in C major - to - III in C major

10. Which of these progressions is most likely to be found in a Bach Chorale?

    1.   ?    VIIb - Vc - II
    2.   ?    I - II - III
    3.   ?    Ic - VIIb - IIIb
    4.   ?    II7b - V - I

11. Which time signature is the second most closely associated with German Chorales?

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12. Which statement about cadences in Bach Chorales is correct?

    1.   ?    Perfect cadences only occur at the end of a Chorale.
    2.   ?    Plagal cadences are rare.
    3.   ?    Cadences must include an accidental.
    4.   ?    The second chord of a cadence is always major.