Accidentals in Music

What is an accidental in music?

• A symbol used to raise or lower the pitch of a note by a half step.

• A note that is played louder than the others.

• A term used to describe a musical composition.

• A type of instrument used in classical music.

How are accidentals represented in sheet music?

• Symbols placed after a note

• Symbols placed above a note

• Symbols placed below a note

• Symbols placed before a note

What is the purpose of accidentals in harmonic dictation?

• Accidentals in harmonic dictation are used to indicate permanent alterations to the pitch of a note.

• Accidentals in harmonic dictation are used to indicate the volume of a note.

• Accidentals in harmonic dictation are used to indicate temporary alterations to the pitch of a note.

• Accidentals in harmonic dictation are used to indicate the rhythm of a note.

What is the difference between a sharp and a flat accidental?

• A sharp accidental raises the pitch of a note by a whole step, while a flat accidental lowers the pitch of a note by a whole step.

• A sharp accidental raises the pitch of a note by a quarter step, while a flat accidental lowers the pitch of a note by a quarter step.

• A sharp accidental raises the pitch of a note by a whole step, while a flat accidental lowers the pitch of a note by a quarter step.

• A sharp accidental raises the pitch of a note by a half step, while a flat accidental lowers the pitch of a note by a half step.

How does an accidental affect a note's pitch?

• It raises or lowers the pitch by a half step.

• It has no effect on the pitch.

• It raises or lowers the pitch by a whole step.

• It only affects the volume of the note.

Accidentals are used only in piano music

• True

• False

What is the symbol for a sharp accidental?

• *

• !

• &

• #

What is the symbol for a flat accidental?

• b

• x

• #

• ♯

The D major scale uses

• 2 Sharps

• 1 sharp

• 1 Flat

• No sharps or flats.

What note name is this?

• G
• E
• C
• F