Music Theory Basics Quizs

What is a Measure (or Bar)?

• A group of beats between bar lines

• A type of musical instrument

• A notation for tempo

• A style of music

What does the term Natural refer to in music?

• A note which is sharp

• A note which is flat

• A note which is NOT sharp or flat; also cancels a sharp or flat in a measure of music

• A note that is played loudly

What does a sharp do to the pitch?

• Raises the pitch 1/2 step

• Lowers the pitch 1/2 step

• Raises the pitch 1 whole step

• Lowers the pitch 1 whole step

What are Bar Lines?

• Vertical lines which divide a staff into groups of beats

• Horizontal lines used to indicate pitch

• Curved lines that connect notes

• Lines that represent dynamics in music

What are Ledger Lines?

• Lines added above or below the staff

• Notes that are played on the staff

• Symbols used to indicate dynamics

• A type of musical notation used for rests

What does a Flat do in music?

• Lowers the pitch 1/2 step

• Raises the pitch 1/2 step

• Keeps the pitch the same

• Lowers the pitch 1 whole step

What does the Alto Clef show?

• C is on the 3rd or middle line

• C is on the 1st line

• C is on the 5th line

• C is on the 2nd line

What does the Time Signature show?

• The tempo of the music

• How many beats are in each measure

• The key of the music

• The dynamics of the music

What does the Bass Clef show?

• F is on the 4th line

• C is on the 3rd line

• G is on the 2nd line

• D is on the 5th line

What does a Key Signature show?

• Which notes are sharp or flat in every measure

• The tempo of the piece

• The dynamics of the music

• The time signature of the piece