Musical Notes and Rests

What is the value of a whole note?

• 2 beats

• 1 beat

• 4 beats

• 8 beats

How many beats does a half note receive?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2

What is the symbol for a quarter rest?

• The symbol for a quarter rest is a filled-in circle

• The symbol for a quarter rest is a straight line

• The symbol for a quarter rest is a filled-in rectangle sitting on the middle line of the staff.

• The symbol for a quarter rest is a triangle

What is the difference between a dotted half note and a half note?

• The difference is that a dotted half note is played louder than a half note

• The difference is that a dotted half note is always followed by a rest, while a half note is not

• The difference is that a dotted half note is used in minor scales, while a half note is used in major scales

• The difference is that a dotted half note has a duration of 3 beats, while a half note has a duration of 2 beats.

How many beats does a dotted quarter note receive?

• 1.5

• 3

• 0.5

• 2

What is the symbol for a whole rest?

• The symbol for a whole rest is a horizontal line on top and a rectangle below it.

• The symbol for a whole rest is a star

• The symbol for a whole rest is a circle

• The symbol for a whole rest is a triangle

What is the value of an eighth note?

• Twice the duration of a quarter note

• Half the duration of a quarter note

• One quarter the duration of a quarter note

• The same duration as a whole note

What is the symbol for a sixteenth rest?

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What is the difference between a whole note and a half note?

• A whole note is equal to 1 beat, while a half note is equal to 2 beats.

• A whole note is equal to 2 beats, while a half note is equal to 1 beat.

• A whole note is equal to 4 beats, while a half note is equal to 2 beats.

• A whole note is equal to 3 beats, while a half note is equal to 2 beats.

How many beats does a sixteenth note receive?

• A sixteenth note receives 1/16 beat.

• A sixteenth note receives 1/4 beat.

• A sixteenth note receives 1/8 beat.

• A sixteenth note receives 1/2 beat.