How many beats is a crotchet held for?
Grade 8 Musical elements

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8th Grade
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Charli Orford
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
1/4
1/2
1
2
3
Answer explanation
A crotchet, also known as a quarter note, is held for 1 beat in common time. Therefore, the correct answer is 1.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How many beats is a Minim held for?
1/4
1/2
1
2
3
Answer explanation
A Minim is a musical note that is held for 2 beats. This is a standard in music notation, where a Minim is twice the duration of a Crotchet, which is held for 1 beat.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How many beats is a Semibreve held for?
4
1/2
1
2
3
Answer explanation
A Semibreve, also known as a whole note, is held for 4 beats in common time. This makes it the longest note value in standard music notation.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How many beats is a quaver held for?
1/4
1/2
1
2
3
Answer explanation
A quaver, also known as an eighth note, is held for 1/2 a beat in common time. This means it takes two quavers to make one beat, making 1/2 the correct answer.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is this? and what does it do?
it's a flat, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.
it's a sharp, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.
it's a natural, it can cancels out a sharp or flat.
it's a sharp, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.
it's a flat, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'it's a flat, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.' A flat symbol indicates that the note should be played a half step lower than its natural pitch.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is this? and what does it do?
it's a flat, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.
it's a sharp, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.
it's a natural, it can cancels out a sharp or flat.
it's a sharp, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.
it's a flat, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.
Answer explanation
A sharp raises the pitch of a note by a semi tone. Therefore, the correct answer is that it's a sharp, which increases the pitch.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is this? and what does it do?
it's a flat, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.
it's a sharp, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.
it's a natural, it can cancels out a sharp or flat.
it's a sharp, it lowers the pitch by a semi tone.
it's a flat, it raises the pitch by a semi tone.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'it's a natural, it can cancels out a sharp or flat.' A natural note restores the pitch to its original state, negating any previous sharps or flats applied.
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