Music Theory Quiz

What is the first symbol that appears at the beginning of every music staff?

• Rest

• Note

• Clef symbol

• Bar line

What do accidentals modify in music notation?

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Duration

• Volume

What does a time signature indicate?

• The dynamics of the piece

• The key of the music

• The number of beats in a measure

• The tempo of the piece

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

• mf

• f

• p

• cresc.

What is the term for the character of the tone produced by an instrument?

• Timbre

• Pitch

• Melody

• Rhythm

Which group of instruments is NOT part of a symphony orchestra?

• Woodwind group

• String group

• Brass wind group

• Piano group

What is the highest male voice type?

• Bass

• Baritone

• Tenor

• Alto

What is the term for the repetitive pulse of notes in music?

• Harmony

• Texture

• Rhythm

• Melody

Which of the following describes a homophonic texture?

• Only one melodic line

• Variations of a single melodic line

• One dominant melodic line with accompaniment

• Multiple independent melodic lines

What does 'accelerando' mean in musical terms?

• Gradually getting softer

• Gradually getting faster

• Returning to the original tempo

• A little faster