Music Theory Quiz

What is the duration of a semibreve note in beats?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• ½

Which note is to the right of 3 black keys on a keyboard?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What phrase can help you remember the notes on the lines of the treble stave?

• Every Good Boy Deserves Football

• All Cows Eat Grass

• Good Boys Don’t Fool Around

• Boys Don’t Fool Around Good

What word is spelled by the notes on the spaces of the treble stave?

• FACE

• CAGE

• BEAD

• DEAF

How many lines make up the stave?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the duration of a quaver rest in beats?

• 1

• 2

• ½

• ¼

What does a sharp (#) symbol indicate for a musician?

• Play one semitone lower

• Play one semitone higher

• Play the note louder

• Play the note softer

What does a flat (b) symbol indicate for a musician?

• Play one semitone lower

• Play one semitone higher

• Play the note louder

• Play the note softer

Which term describes a very, very slow tempo?

• Allegro

• Lento

• Grave

• Presto

What does "fortissimo" indicate in terms of dynamics?

• Very quiet

• Medium loud

• Very loud

• Sudden emphasis