Musical Skills Assessment

What is the note that is one step higher than C?

• C♭

• B

• C#

• D

How many beats does a whole note receive?

• 3 beats

• 1 beat

• 4 beats

• 2 beats

What is the interval between E and G?

• Minor third

• Major third

• Perfect fourth

• Minor second

Which note is represented by the second line of the treble clef?

• G

• A

• E

• F

What does a sharp symbol do to a note?

• It has no effect on the pitch of a note.

• It lowers the pitch of a note by one whole step.

• It changes the note to a different note entirely.

• It raises the pitch of a note by one half step.

What is the time signature of most waltzes?

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

• 2/4

What is the difference between a half note and a quarter note?

• A half note lasts one beat; a quarter note lasts two beats.

• A half note lasts two beats; a quarter note lasts one beat.

• A half note is played twice as fast as a quarter note.

• A half note is represented by a filled note head, while a quarter note is not.

Sing the interval of a perfect fifth starting from A.

• E

• C

• D

• F

What does a flat symbol do to a note?

• A flat symbol changes the note to a different note entirely.

• A flat symbol raises the pitch of a note by a whole step.

• A flat symbol lowers the pitch of a note by a half step.

• A flat symbol has no effect on the pitch of a note.

How many beats are in a measure of 4/4 time?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5