8th Grade Violin Orchestra Pretest

What major scale is this?

• G Major

• D Major

• A Major

• C Major

Which is an example of a time signature(s)?

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How many beats long is an eighth note?

• 4 beats

• 2 beats

• 1/2 beat

• 1 beat

How do you play this note on the violin?

• Low 2 on the D string

• High 2 on the D string

• Low 1 on the E string

• 3 on the D string

How would you count this rhythm?

• One, two, three, four

• One, two and, three, four

• One and, two and, three, four

• One, two and, three, four and

Which is an example of a key signature?

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How would you play this note on the violin?

• 1 on the A string

• low 1 on the A string

• low 2 on the G string

• 4 on the E string

What is this symbol called and what should you do when you see it in your music?

• tie; play the same note in one smooth bow direction

• slur; play the same note in one smooth bow direction

• tie; play two different notes in one bow stopped bow direction

• slur; play two different notes in one smooth bow direction

Which one is a half rest.

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How do you play this note on the violin?

• 1 finger on the E string

• 3 fingers on the E string

• 3 fingers on the D string

• 2 fingers on the A string