Understanding the Grand Staff

True or False: The Grand Staff is only used for vocal music notation.

• True

• False

A barline is used to _______.

• Separate measures

• Indicate tempo

• Show dynamics

• Mark repeats.

A double barline signifies the _______ of a piece.

• Beginning

• Middle

• End

• Repeat

What does a key signature indicate?

• The key of the music

• The tempo

• The dynamics

• The rhythm

A ledger line is used to _______.

• Extend the staff

• Indicate dynamics

• Show tempo

• Mark repeats.

Which instruments typically use the grand staff?

• Guitar

• Piano

• Violin

• Drums

What does a double bar line indicate in a piece of music?

• The beginning of a song

• A change in tempo

• The end of a song

• A repeat section.

Fill in the blank: The ______ clef is used for higher-pitched notes.

• Bass

• Alto

• Treble

• Tenor

Music notation is read both ______ and horizontally.

• diagonally

• vertically

• circularly

• randomly

What direction do musicians read music notation for rhythms?

• Up and down

• Left to right

• Right to left

• Circularly