Understanding Dotted Notes

What is a dotted note?

• A dotted note is a note that is played thrice its beat.

• A dotted note is a note with a dot that extends its duration by half.

• A dotted note is a note that has a sharp sign.

• A dotted note is a note that indicates a rest.

How does a dot change the value of a note?

• A dot decreases the value of a note by half of its original duration.

• A dot has no effect on the value of a note.

• A dot doubles the value of a note.

• A dot increases the value of a note by half of its original duration.

If a quarter note is worth 1 beat, how many beats is a dotted quarter note worth?

• 1.5 beats

• 3 beats

• 2 beats

• 1 beat

What is the value of a dotted half note?

• 4 beats

• 1 beat

• 3 beats

• 2 beats

How many beats does a dotted whole note have?

• 4 beats

• 2 beats

• 8 beats

• 6 beats

Can you name the parts of an eighth note?

• head

  tail

  body

• head

  body

  Feet

• Flag

  Head

  Leg

• Head

  Stem

  Flag

What is the purpose of using dotted notes in music?

• To mark the end of a musical phrase.

• To extend the duration of a note by half its value.

• To indicate a pause in the music.

• To change the pitch of a note.

Four sixteenth note is worth__________.

• 2 beats

• a half beat

• one beat

• 3 beats

If a dotted eighth note is worth 1.5 beats, how many beats is a regular eighth note worth?

• 3 beats

• 0.5 beats

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

What is the relationship between dotted notes and rests?

• Dotted notes indicate silence; rests extend duration.

• Dotted notes extend duration; rests indicate silence.

• Dotted notes are used for rhythm; rests are for melody.

• Dotted notes and rests have no relationship in music.