Understanding Music Notation and Dynamics

What does the treble clef symbol indicate?

• The notes above middle C

• The notes below middle C

• The notes in the bass range

• The notes in the alto range

Which dynamic marking indicates to play very softly?

What does a staccato mark above or below a note mean?

• Play the note smoothly

• Play the note loudly

• Play the note short and detached

• Play the note softly

What is the time signature that indicates four beats per measure with each beat being a quarter note?

Which term indicates a gradual increase in volume?

• Decrescendo

• Crescendo

• Piano

• Forte

What does a fermata symbol above a note mean?

• Play the note shorter than usual

• Play the note louder than usual

• Hold the note longer than its usual value

• Play the note softer than usual

Which articulation mark indicates to play the note smoothly and connected?

• Staccato

• Legato

• Accent

• Tenuto

What does the bass clef symbol indicate?

• The notes above middle C

• The notes below middle C

• The notes in the treble range

• The notes in the alto range

Which dynamic marking indicates to play loudly?

• Lowers the note by a half step

• Raises the note by a half step

• Lowers the note by a whole step

• Raises the note by a whole step