Easy Music Theory

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

• sharp

• natural

• up

• flat

How many beats are in a whole note?

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 8

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

• duolet

• quintuplet

• septuplet

• triplet

What does the term 'forte' indicate in music?

• Playing or singing out of tune

• Playing or singing loudly

• Playing or singing with a moderate tempo

• Playing or singing softly

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

• legato

• staccato

• forte

• crescendo

What is the first note of the C major scale?

• F

• C

• A

• D

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

• fortissimo

• crescendo

• allegro

• decrescendo

How many keys are on a standard piano?

• 80

• 76

• 88

• 92

What is the symbol used to indicate a repeat in sheet music?

• Treble clef

• Double barline with two dots

• Single barline with one dot

• Quarter rest

What is the term for the distance between two pitches?

• space

• distance

• gap

• interval