Music Lit Unit 2: Composition

What is the order of flats in music?

• B E A D G C F

• F C G D A E B

• C D E F G A B

• G A B C D E F

What is the order of sharps in music?

• F C G D A E B

• B E A D G C F

• C D E F G A B

• G A B C D E F

How many beats are in each measure in a 4/4 time signature?

• 4 beats

• 3 beats

• 2 beats

• 6 beats

How many beats are in each measure in a 3/4 time signature?

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 2 beats

• 6 beats

Which of the following tempos is considered slow?

• Allegro

• Presto

• Grave

• Moderato

What is the tempo marking for a moderately paced piece of music?

• Lento

• Moderato

• Presto

• Allegro

Which note duration is equivalent to 2 sixteenth notes?

• Eighth note

• Quarter note

• Whole note

• Half note

What is the rest duration that matches a quarter note?

• Whole rest

• Half rest

• Eighth rest

• Quarter rest

What happens when you make a note sharp?

• The pitch is raised by a half step.

• The pitch is lowered by a half step.

• The note is played twice as fast.

• The note is played twice as slow.

What does it mean when you see a "natural" sign?

• The note is played an octave higher.

• The note returns to its original pitch.

• The note is played with more force.

• The note is played with less force.