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Trinity Grade 4 music theory practice test
Timed practice for Trinity Grade 4 Music Theory, set out in the board's own sections. Every answer comes with an explanation.
About the exam
Theory of Music Grade 4 is a written theory exam from Trinity College London.
This practice test covers Grade 4: irregular time, the alto clef, minor keys, dominant sevenths, transposition and analysis.
The sections
- Section 1 · GeneralKeys, chords, rhythm, terms and instruments.
- Section 2 · Scales and arpeggiosWriting scales and broken chords.
- Section 3 · Correcting notationFinding and fixing errors.
- Section 4 · TranspositionBy octave, clef and interval, and for instruments.
- Section 5 · Chords in four partsChords for soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
- Section 6 · Melody and bassCompleting a tune or a bass line.
- Section 7 · AnalysisQuestions about a short piece.
Timing
Exam mode runs a clock of 2 hours for the whole practice test.
Sample questions
Sample 1
Which major key uses three sharps?
- A major
- E major
- D major
- E-flat major
The answer is A, A major.
A major uses F-sharp, C-sharp, and G-sharp. The order of sharps in a key signature begins F, C, then G.
Sample 2
A chord changes each minim beat across four bars. The harmonic rhythm is:
- Contrary motion
- Irregular
- Atonal
- Regular
The answer is D, Regular.
Equal intervals between chord changes define a regular harmonic rhythm.
Sample 3
A compound tenth is equivalent to which simple interval plus an octave?
- A fourth
- A third
- A fifth
- A second
The answer is B, A third.
Reduce a tenth by seven scale degrees to obtain a third.
Questions and answers
How long is the Trinity Grade 4 Music Theory practice test?
Exam mode gives 2 hours for the whole practice test.
What sections does the Trinity Grade 4 Music Theory practice test cover?
It follows the board's order in seven sections, from General to Analysis.
Are the answers explained?
Yes. Each answer comes with an explanation of why it is correct.
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