AP Music Theory Practice Quiz: Interval Inversion and Compound Intervals

Correct Answer: B

The content explicitly states, 'Intervals whose sizes are smaller than or equal to an octave may be called simple intervals.'

Correct Answer: B

The text states, 'When an octave is added to a simple interval, the result is a corresponding larger interval called a compound interval.'

Correct Answer: D

The content specifies that 'An interval’s inversion may be determined by transferring the lower note up an octave.'

Correct Answer: B

The text provides a key rule: 'An interval plus its inversion equals a perfect octave.'

Correct Answer: C

The first point of the content states that these intervals can be identified in 'a. performed music b. notated music.'

Correct Answer: B

Simple intervals are defined as being smaller than or equal to an octave. Therefore, an interval larger than an octave corresponds to the definition of a compound interval, which is a simple interval plus an octave.

Correct Answer: C

The text defines the process of inversion as 'transferring the lower note up an octave.' This means the note is moved by the interval of an octave.

Correct Answer: C

This question tests the fundamental rule provided in the text: 'An interval plus its inversion equals a perfect octave.' This relationship is constant regardless of the starting interval.

Correct Answer: B

The content defines a compound interval as the result of adding an octave to a simple interval. Option D describes inversion, not the creation of a compound interval.