Music Theory Flashcard

Front

How many beats do a quarter-note/eighth-note combination make?

Back

2

Answer explanation

Correct! The quarter note is one and a half beats, and the eighth note is half a beat, making two whole beats!

Front

What does the number 8 mean in this time signature?

Back

The eighth note gets the beat

Answer explanation

Correct! In a time signature, the top note will tell you how many beats you have, and the bottom note will tell you what the beat note is.

Front

In a 4/4 time signature, where would we need to place the bar line so the two measures are correct? Options: After #1, After #2, After #3, After #4

Back

After #3

Answer explanation

Correct! This would split the example into two equal measures of 4/4.

Front

How can you tell what major flat key you're in by looking at the flats?

Back

Look at the second to last flat

Front

How can you tell what major sharp key you're in?

Back

Go a half step up from the last sharp

Front

How can you tell what minor flat key you're in?

Back

Go a major third up from the last flat

Front

How can you tell what minor sharp key you're in?

Back

Go a whole step down from the last sharp

Front

What is an enharmonic?

Back

Two notes that have the same pitch but different names

Front

What is an enharmonic of Eb?

Back

D#

Answer explanation

Correct! Moving down a half step from E is the same as moving up a half step from D!

Front

What is an enharmonic of B?

Back

Cb

Answer explanation

Correct! Cb and B are the same pitch when played!