Music Notations

What does a quarter note look like?

• a) A filled-in oval with a stem

• b) A hollow oval with a stem

• c) A filled-in rectangle with a stem

How many beats does a whole note receive?

• a) 1 beat

• b) 2 beats

• c) 4 beats

Which symbol is used to indicate a sharp note?

• a) #

• b) b

• c) x

What does a dotted half note represent?

• a) 2 beats

• b) 3 beats

• c) 4 beats

Which clef is commonly used for piano music?

• a) Treble clef

• b) Bass clef

• c) Alto clef

How many ledger lines are added below the staff to represent a note below the bass staff?

• a) 1

• b) 2

• c) 3

What does a double sharp symbol do to a note?

• a) Raises the note by two half steps

• b) Lowers the note by two half steps

• c) Raises the note by one half step

Which note is equivalent to two eighth notes?

• a) Quarter note

• b) Half note

• c) Whole note

What is the purpose of a key signature in sheet music?

• a) Indicates the key of the music

• b) Indicates the tempo of the music

• c) Indicates the dynamics of the music

What does a fermata symbol indicate?

• a) Hold the note longer than its written value

• b) Play the note louder than usual

• c) Play the note with a staccato articulation