Piano Unit 1 Final Quiz

How many notes on a standard piano?

• 100
• 127
• 88
• 25

The ________________ strikes the string when a piano key is pressed down.

• Hammer

• Damper

• Pedal

• Frame

What are the three pedals on a piano? (select all three)

• Damper

• Una corda (or soft)

• Acceleration

• Sostenuto

• Pianoforte

The _____________ amplifies the sound of the strings.

• Frame

• Case

• Soundboard

• Pedal

What is the definition of "adagio"?

• quickly, happily

• moderately

• moving along ("walking")

• slowly

What type of articulation does a slur indicate?

• legato - smoothly connected

• forte - loud

• non legato - slightly detached

• staccato - short and detached

What is the definition of "staccato"?

• Play notes short and detached

• Play notes smoothly connected

• Play notes loudly

• Play low notes only

What is the equivalent time signature for this symbol?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 4/2

The top number of a time signature indicates what?

• How many beats are in each measure

• How many notes are in each measure

• What type of note gets the beat

• How long the song will last

What do you use to place notes higher or lower than the staff?

• Ledger lines

• A ladder

• Time signature

• Treble Clef