Intermediate Band Quiz

What is the name of the symbol that indicates the number of beats in a measure?

• Measure indicator

• Time signature

• Beat symbol

• Rhythm marker

What is the term for the distance between two pitches?

• interval

• altitude

• longitude

• latitude

Which note receives 4 beats in 4/4 time signature?

• Half note

• Eighth note

• Quarter note

• Whole note

What is the name of the symbol that indicates to play a note one octave higher?

• Flat note symbol

• Downward arrow symbol

• Lower octave symbol

• Octave higher symbol

What is the term for a group of three notes played in the time of two?

• quadruplet

• triplet

• septuplet

• duolet

What is the name of the symbol that indicates to play a note one octave lower?

• Octave lower symbol

• Bass clef symbol

• Lower note symbol

• Octave down symbol

Which clef is used for low-pitched instruments like the cello and bassoon?

• Treble clef

• Alto clef

• Tenor clef

• Bass clef

What is the term for a gradual increase in volume in music?

• crescendo

• decrescendo

• fortissimo

• diminuendo

What is the name of the symbol that indicates to play a note shorter than its full value?

• Legato mark

• Accent mark

• Staccato mark

• Fermata mark

Which note receives 2 beats in 4/4 time signature?

• Eighth note

• Quarter note

• Half note

• Whole note