Beginning Band Music Theory

What is the correct symbol for mezzo forte?

• p
• mp
• f
• mf

What is the duration of an eighth note?

• 4 beats
• 3 beats
• 1/2 of a beat
• 1 beat

How many beats are in a measure with a 3/4 time signature?

• 4
• 2
• 1
• 3

What does the abbreviation ritard.  mean in a piece of music?

• repeat
• slow down
• accent
• speed up

What type of note gets one beat in a 2/4 measure?

• half note
• whole note
• quarter note
• eighth note

What is the duration of a half rest?

• 4 beats
• half beat
• 1 beat
• 2 beats

How many eighth notes does it take to fill up a measure with a time signature of 2/4?

• 1
• 4
• 3
• 2

How many quarter notes can be put into a measure with a time signature of 3/4?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

How many half notes can be put in a measure with a 4/4 time signature? 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is the word to describe this symbol  # in music ?

• hashtag
• sharp
• repeat
• natural