Music Symbols Part 2

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.

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#.

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'.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

Which musical term means "VERY quiet?"

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Name this articulation:

• Staccato

• Legato

• Marcato

• Slur

Answer explanation

The question asks us to identify an articulation. Staccato is the correct answer. In music, staccato is a form of musical articulation that signifies a note is to be played shorter and separated from the note that may follow, unlike Legato which implies notes are played smoothly or connected. Marcato suggests a loud and strong accent on a note, and Slur refers to a symbol indicating that the notes it embraces are to be played without separation.

Name this articulation:

• Staccato

• Legato

• Marcato

• Accent

Answer explanation

The question asks for the name of a specific articulation. The correct answer is 'Accent'. An accent in music is a note or chord that is emphasized with an increase in volume or duration. It is different from other options such as staccato, legato, and marcato which refer to the way notes are played or connected.