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Music Symbols Part 2

Authored by Kelly Koller

Performing Arts

8th Grade

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Music Symbols Part 2
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What will the bow direction be on beat 2 of the second measure?

Down

Up

Answer explanation

The bow direction on beat 2 of the second measure will be 'up'. This is indicated in the options provided for this question. The 'up' direction is typically used in such musical context, which makes it the correct answer.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the first sharp in this key signature?

C#

F#

D#

A#

Answer explanation

The first sharp in a key signature is always F#. In sharp key signatures, the order of sharps is F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, B#. So, the correct answer is F#.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The top number in the time signature (4/4) tells:

how many measures per line

how many beats per measure

the type of note that keeps the steady beat

number of notes per measure

Answer explanation

In a time signature such as 4/4, the top number denotes the number of beats in each measure. The question refers to this aspect of the notation. Therefore, the correct choice is 'how many beats per measure'.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is this called?

Sharp

A repeat sign

Dotted half note

Double bar

Answer explanation

The question asks, 'What is this called?'. The correct answer is 'A repeat sign'. A repeat sign in music notation indicates a section should be repeated. The other options, 'Sharp', 'Dotted half note', and 'Double bar', are incorrect as they refer to different musical elements.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This rest sign gets how many beats of silence?

one

two

three

four

Answer explanation

In music, a rest sign signifies a silence or pause. The duration of this silence depends on the type of rest sign. When the question refers to 'this' rest sign, it implies a specific type of rest sign. The correct choice from the given options is 'four', which means the specific rest sign in question gets four beats of silence.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What does D.S. al coda mean?

Go back to the beginning and play to the fine

Go back to the sign and play to the end

Go back to the beginning and play to the coda

 Go back to the segno (sign), play to the coda sign, jump to the coda

Answer explanation

The question asks what 'D.S. al coda' means in terms of musical notation. The correct choice indicates that 'D.S. al coda' directs the musician to go back to the segno (sign), continue playing until they reach the coda sign, and then jump to the coda. This choice accurately reflects the true definition of 'D.S. al coda'.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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What does the dot do to the value of this note?

Staccato - perform short and separated

Nothing

Adds half the value of the note to itself

It's a beauty mark

Answer explanation

In music, when a dot is placed to the right of a note, it increases the duration of the basic note by half of its original value. So, when the question asks what the dot does to the value of the note, the correct answer is that it 'Adds half the value of the note to itself'. Other options like 'Staccato', 'Nothing', or 'It's a beauty mark' are incorrect in this context.

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