ART.M.11.6.2 Music Theory Quiz

Which time signature is typically used in a waltz?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

Which of the following is a common pattern in syncopated rhythms?

• Strong beats on 1 and 3

• Accents on weak beats or offbeats

• Equal emphasis on all beats

• None of the above

Which note value is equivalent to two quarter notes?

• Eighth note

• Whole note

• Half note

• Sixteenth note

In which meter are most marches written?

• 4/4

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 6/8

What is the term for the speed of the music?

• Pitch

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Articulation

Which of the following terms indicates a gradual increase in tempo?

• Ritardando

• Accelerando

• Crescendo

• Diminuendo

Which of the following is an example of a dotted rhythm?

• Quarter note followed by a half note

• Half note followed by a quarter note

• Dotted quarter note followed by an eighth note

• Whole note followed by a half note

What is the smallest note value in common Western notation?

• Eighth note

• Quarter note

• Whole note

• Sixteenth note

In 6/8 time, how many beats does a dotted quarter note receive?

Which term describes a rhythm that emphasizes the off-beats?

• Syncopation

• Ostinato

• Polyrhythm

• Hemiola