Elementary Music Quiz

What is the name of the musical instrument that is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece and pressing keys or valves?

• woodwind instrument

• brass instrument

• percussion instrument

• string instrument

Which of the following is a string instrument?

What is the name of the musical notation that represents a pitch that is higher than the natural pitch by one semitone?

• sharp

• natural

• octave

• flat

Which of the following is a percussion instrument?

• Piano

• Guitar

• Drums

• Trumpet

What is the name of the musical symbol that indicates a pause or silence in the music?

• rest

• chord

• note

• beat

Which of the following is a woodwind instrument?

• Flute

• Drums

• Piano

• Trumpet

What is the name of the musical term that indicates a gradual increase in loudness?

• crescendo

• diminuendo

• forte

• decrescendo

Which of the following is a brass instrument?

• trumpet

• violin

• guitar

• flute

What is the name of the musical term that indicates a quick, detached and separated manner of playing?

• legato

• adagio

• staccato

• forte

Which of the following is a keyboard instrument?

• drums

• piano

• guitar

• violin