1st Nine Weeks Theory Review

What does a quarter rest mean?

• Be quiet for one beat

• Play for three beats

• Be quiet for two beats

• Play for four beats

Answer explanation

A quarter rest indicates a silence in music for one beat. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Be quiet for one beat', as it represents the duration of the rest.

What symbol tells you to play something over again?

• Flat Sign

• Repeat Sign

• Crescendo

• Whole Note

Answer explanation

The Repeat Sign indicates that a section of music should be played again. It is specifically designed for this purpose, unlike the other options which serve different musical functions.

What is tempo?

• The notes to play

• To Repeat

• How fast or slow to play

• Not to play

Answer explanation

Tempo refers to the speed at which a piece of music is played, indicating how fast or slow the notes should be performed. Therefore, the correct answer is 'How fast or slow to play'.

The flats or sharps at the beginning of a line of music is called the...

• Key measure

• Key largo

• Key signature

• Key time

Answer explanation

The flats or sharps at the beginning of a line of music indicate the key signature, which defines the key of the piece. This is essential for understanding the tonal center and the notes that will be used throughout the music.

The symbols that represents the length of silence.

• Note

• Rest

• Tie

• Flat

Answer explanation

In music notation, a 'Rest' indicates a period of silence, representing the length of time no sound is produced. Other options like 'Note' and 'Tie' relate to sound, while 'Flat' modifies pitch, not silence.

There will be a _________________ if the music is over.

• Legato

• Double bar line

• Exclamation mark

• Happy face

Answer explanation

A double bar line indicates the end of a piece of music. Therefore, if the music is over, there will be a double bar line to signify its conclusion, making it the correct choice.

Tempo is the ___________________ of music.

• Time

• Beat

• Speed

• Counts

Answer explanation

Tempo refers to the speed of music, indicating how fast or slow a piece is played. While it can relate to beat and time, the most accurate description is speed.

Which number in the time signature tells you how many beats you have in a measure?

• Bottom number

• At the end

• The middle

• Top number

Answer explanation

The key signature is made up of two numbers. The top number tells you how many beats (not notes!) will be in each measure. The bottom number tells you about the type of note that gets the beat.

For example, a four at the bottom indicates that the quarter notes equal one beat. An eight as the bottom number means that the eighth note equals one beat.

The distance between two bar lines.

• Measure

• Treble clef

• Time signature

• Dynamics

Answer explanation

The distance between two bar lines in music is called a measure. It represents a segment of time defined by a given number of beats, making 'measure' the correct choice among the options provided.

What is the name of the clef used for higher pitched instruments?

• Bass clef

• Cello clef

• Neutral clef

• Treble clef

Answer explanation

Band instruments that use treble clef:

Flutes

Oboes

Clarinets, even bass clarinet

Saxophones

Trumpets

French horns

Mallet percussion (bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba)