Piano Theory Quiz

What is the name of the white keys on a piano?

• black keys

• sharp keys

• flat keys

• natural keys

What is the name of the black keys on a piano?

• White and black keys

• Major and minor keys

• Sharps and flats

• Natural and accidental keys

How many keys are there on a standard piano?

• 76

• 100

• 64

• 88

What is the purpose of the sustain pedal on a piano?

• To control the volume of the notes played.

• To change the pitch of the notes played.

• To mute the sound of the notes played.

• To sustain or prolong the sound of the notes played.

What is the difference between a grand piano and an upright piano?

• The main difference is the orientation of the strings.

• The grand piano has a more resonant sound than the upright piano.

• The grand piano is more expensive than the upright piano.

• The grand piano is larger in size than the upright piano.

What is the correct order of the musical alphabet on a piano?

• C, D, E, F, G, A, B

• D, E, F, G, A, B, C

• G, A, B, C, D, E, F

• A, B, C, D, E, F, G

What is the term for playing the piano with both hands?

• playing with both hands

• playing with your feet

• playing with no hands

• playing with one hand

What is the purpose of the damper pedal on a piano?

• The purpose of the damper pedal on a piano is to mute the sound of the notes played.

• The purpose of the damper pedal on a piano is to change the pitch of the notes played.

• The purpose of the damper pedal on a piano is to control the volume of the notes played.

• The purpose of the damper pedal on a piano is to sustain the sound of the notes played.

What is the term for playing the piano softly?

• fortissimo

• allegro

• pianissimo

• mezzo piano

What is the term for playing the piano loudly?

• crescendo

• pianissimo

• mezzo forte

• fortissimo