A mode uses the pitches of a major scale beginning on its first degree. What is the mode called?

The staff shows a rotation of the C-major pitch collection. Which mode is written?

Starting with the third degree of a major scale produces which mode?

The staff shows a rotation of the C-major pitch collection. Name the mode.

Which mode results when a major scale is rotated to begin on its fifth degree?

Read the staff as a rotation of the C-major pitch collection. What mode does it show?

A major-scale rotation beginning on scale degree seven is which mode?

The staff presents the C-major pitch collection from one final back to that same final. Which mode is it?

Which pitch collection correctly spells D Dorian?

Choose the correctly spelled E Phrygian scale.

How is F Lydian spelled?

Select the pitches that spell G Mixolydian.

A melody is to use A Aeolian. Which scale spelling should the composer use?

Which option gives the correct spelling of B Locrian?

Which collection spells C Ionian?

Spell E Dorian correctly.

Compared with Mixolydian, which degree identifies Ionian?

What characteristic degree distinguishes Dorian from natural minor?

Phrygian is recognized most directly by which characteristic degree?

Which alteration gives Lydian its distinctive sound relative to major?

A scale has a major third. Compared with major, which characteristic degree indicates Mixolydian?

Which degree helps identify Aeolian when it is compared with Ionian?

Locrian differs from Phrygian through which additional characteristic degree?

Dorian and Phrygian both have a minor third above the final. Which degree distinguishes Dorian from Phrygian?

Is Lydian a major-sounding or a minor-sounding mode?

Is Dorian generally classified as major-sounding or minor-sounding?

A melody uses Mixolydian. Which overall sound category fits this mode?

How should Phrygian be sorted, major-sounding or minor-sounding?

What is the sound category of the Ionian mode?

How is the Aeolian mode generally classified?