Music Notation quiz

What is music notation?

• A way to write lyrics

• a system of symbols and signs used to represent musical sounds 

• A guide for singing

• A type of music genre

Which clef indicates the pitch range for higher notes?

• Bass Clef

• Tenor Clef

• Treble Clef

• Alto Clef

What symbol is placed at the beginning of the staff to indicate pitch range?

• Time signature

• Clef

• Rest

• Note

What is a note in music?

• A symbol that represents duration and pitch of sound

• A symbol that represents silence

• A sign for instrument types

• A sign for time value

How many beats does a whole note get in common time?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

Which of the following is common time?

• 2/2 time

• 8 time

• 4/4 time

• 3/4 time

What does 4/4 time indicate?

• 5 beats per measure

• 6 beats per measure

• 3 beats per measure

• 4 beats per measure

What is pitch in music?

• The length of time a note is held

• The volume level of a note

• The speed of the music

• The highness or lowness of a sound

How many quarter notes are equal to one whole note?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

4 semiquavers are equal to 1

• Minim

• Crotchet

• Whole Note

• Dotted Minim