Music Theory Quiz

What note is found on the first space of the treble clef staff?

• B

• C

• E

• F

How many beats does a whole note have?

Which of the following is NOT the name of a musical note?

• E

• F

• G

• H

What notation tells you where there should be silence between notes?

(a)  

The dynamic which tells a musician to play gradually louder is.

• Crescendo

• Pianissimo

• Fortissimo

• Decrescendo

True of False: Forte is the term for “very quiet”.

• True

• False

This is described as the speed at which music is played.

• Beat

• Rhythm

• Dynamic

• Tempo

What is shown at the beginning of music that tells a musician which sharps and flats to play?

• Chord

• Key signature

• Time signature

• Dynamics

Which of the following has the note value of 2 beats?

• Half note

• Quarter note

• Whole note

• Eighth note

How many lines are on the musical staff?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7