Music Theory Review

Which time signature completes a measure with SIX 8th notes?

• 4/4

• 2/4

• 3/4

Which accidental lowers the pitch by a half step?

• Flat

• Sharp

How many 8th notes does 4/4 time have?

• 4

• 8

• 6

• 16

Which is the softest dynamic below?

• Forte

• Mezzo piano

• Mezzo forte

• Piano

Which dynamic means "very loud"?

• forte

• mezzo forte

• fortissimo

• mezzo piano

What tells you the key that you are playing in?

• key signature

• time signature

• flat

• sharp

Which of these is NOT considered an accidental?

• flat

• natural

• clef

• sharp

What do ledger lines do?

• divide the staff into measures

• extend the staff up and/or down

• Signify the end of the piece

• Start and end repeats

True or False: Time signatures can only appear at the beginning of the staff.

• True

• False

True or False: Key signatures can only appear at the beginning of the staff.

• True

• False