Lesson 16 Quiz

How many symmetric diminished scales are there, and what are they usually used for?

What characteristics does the symmetric diminished scale in relation to other scales?

It has 9 notes, its intervals are not constant and it is the most dissonant.
It has 8 notes, its intervals are constant (whole-semitone) and it is the most dissonant.
It has 9 notes, its intervals are constant (whole-semitone) and it is the least dissonant.

How is the whole-tone scale formed?

The scale is formed from a note, ascending by whole tones. It only has 6 notes and there are total of two scales. One of the most interesting applications is connecting chords in parallel.
The scale is formed from one note, ascending by semitones. It has only 5 notes and there are a total of three scales. One of the most interesting applications is connecting chords diatonically.
The scale is formed from one note, ascending by minor thirds. It has only 6 notes, and there are a total of four scales. One of the most interesting applications is to connect chords in parallel.