Music Theory: Rhythm

What is the Essential Element of Music that refers to the long and short of notes and rests?

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Pitch

• Harmony

This symbol is worth 1/2 a beat of sound. What is it called?

• 16th Note

• Quarter Note

• Whole Note

• 8th Note

This symbol is worth ¼ of a beat of silence. What is it called?

• 16th Note

• 8th Note

• 16th Rest

• 8th Rest

This symbol is worth 1/2 a beat of silence. What is it called?

• 8th Note

• 8th Rest

• Whole Rest

• Dotted Quarter Note

This symbol is worth ¼ of a beat of sound. What is it called?

• Quarter Note

• 16th Note

• 8th Note

• Half Note

What does a dot do to a note?

• It makes the note louder.

• It makes the note 50% less than its original values.

• It makes the note softer.

• It makes the note 50% more than its original value.

This symbol is worth 2 beats of sound. What is it called?

• Half Note

• Quarter Note

• 8th Note

• Dotted Half Note

This symbol is worth 3 beats of sound (50% more than its original value). What is it called?

• Dotted Quarter Note

• Dotted Half Note

• Dotted 8th Note

• Dotted Whole Note

This symbol is worth one and a half beats of sound. What is it called?

• Dotted 8th Note

• Dotted Half Note

• Dotted Quarter Note

• Dotted 16th Note

This symbol is worth 2 beats of silence. What is it called?

• Half Note

• Half Rest

• Whole Note

• Whole Rest