Reading Rhythms

What does rhythm determine in music?

• The pitch of a sound

• The volume of a sound

• How long or short a musical sound is

• The timbre of a sound.

Rhythms are integral to the function of ______ music.

• Written

• Live

• Recorded

• Electronic

In common time, how many beats fit into one measure?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many beats does an eighth note have?

• 1/4 beat

• 1/2 beat

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

Which note is directly above the eighth note in the rhythm tree?

• Whole note

• Half note

• Quarter note

• Sixteenth note

What shape is the notehead?

• Oval

• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

Which part of a note is oval-shaped?

• Notehead

• Stem

• Flag

• Beam

The flag is a part of a musical note. True or False?

• True

• False

What does a filled-in notehead represent in music notation?

• A longer duration

• A shorter duration

• A higher pitch

• A lower pitch

Which of the following is true about rhythms in music notation?

• They determine the pitch of the note

• They indicate the number of beats

• They show the instrument to be used

• They affect the volume.