Rhythm and Note Reading Basics

What is the name of the note that receives one beat in 4/4 time?

• Whole note

• Quarter note

• Half note

• Eighth note

How many beats does a whole note get in 4/4 time?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which note has the shortest duration?

• Quarter note

• Half note

• Eighth note

• Whole note

What is the symbol for a half note?

• A filled-in oval with a stem

• An open oval with a stem

• An open oval with no stem

• A filled-in oval with two flags

How many eighth notes fit into one quarter note?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the value of a dotted half note in 4/4 time?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 1 beat

Which note value is represented by a filled-in oval with a stem and one flag?

• Quarter note

• Eighth note

• Half note

• Whole note

How many quarter notes are in a measure of 4/4 time?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the total duration of two half notes in 4/4 time?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 1 beat

Which of the following rhythms adds up to 4 beats in 4/4 time?

• 1 whole note

• 4 quarter notes

• All of the above