Music Theory Grade 2 General Quiz Complete Book

What does a tie do in music notation?

• Adds a rest to a note

• Shortens the duration of a note

• Changes the duration of a note

• Extends the pitch of a note

How many quavers are needed to complete a full crotchet beat in simple time?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What does the top number in a time signature indicate?

• Type of note in the bar

• Type of beat in the bar

• Number of beats in the bar

• Number of notes in the bar

What is the relative minor of C major?

• G minor

• E minor

• D minor

• A minor

What is the interval between the first and fourth degrees of a major or minor scale?

• Perfect 5th

• Perfect 4th

• Major 3rd

• Major 2nd

What is the lowest female register in music called?

• Bass

• Alto

• Soprano

• Tenor

What do expression marks indicate in music notation?

• Speed of the music

• Feeling or mood of the piece

• Articulation of the notes

• Volume of the music

What does 'Allegretto' mean in terms of tempo?

• Slow

• Quite fast

• Fast and lively

• Very fast

What is the function of a broken chord in music?

• To change the speed of the music

• To indicate the feeling or mood of the piece

• To separate the chord's notes

• To play the notes with an accent

What is the range of the soprano voice in music?

• Middle C and down

• Middle C and up

• Below middle C

• Above middle C