Music Notation and Note Values Quiz

What should you ensure when writing pitches to make reading music easier?

• That they are evenly spaced

• That they are all on the same line

• That they are written in different colors

• That they are written upside down

What is important about the placement of noteheads?

• They should be clearly in the line or on the space

• They should cross over the lines

• They should be written outside the staff

• They should be colored in

What direction should the tails of quavers and semiquavers point?

• To the right

• To the left

• Upwards

• Downwards

Why should you always check your clef before writing?

• To avoid mis-identifying your scale

• To make your writing look neat

• To use more colors

• To write faster

What is the proper name for a note that lasts 1 beat?

• Crotchet

• Semibreve

• Minim

• Quaver

How many beats does a semiquaver last?

• ¼ of a beat

• ½ a beat

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

If a note is on the middle line, which direction can the stem go?

• Either up or down

• Only up

• Only down

• Only to the right

What should you do before writing notes to avoid mis-identifying your scale?

• Check your clef

• Check your tempo

• Check your dynamics

• Check your key signature

Which note has the shortest duration listed in the table?

• Semiquaver

• Quaver

• Crotchet

• Minim

Which note is also called a "quarter note"?

• Crotchet

• Semibreve

• Minim

• Quaver