Music Theory Quiz

What does a Long Tone indicate in music?

• Hold the note until instructed to rest

• Play the note quickly

• Skip the note

• Play the note softly

What is the function of the Beat in music?

• The pulse of music, should stay steady

• Indicates silent beats

• Lines that extend the music staff

• Indicates the end of a piece of music

What do Notes indicate on the music staff?

• Indicate pitch and duration

• Indicate silent beats

• Indicate the end of a piece of music

• Indicate a deep breath

What do Rests indicate in music?

• Indicate silent beats

• Indicate pitch and duration

• Indicate the end of a piece of music

• Indicate a deep breath

What is the purpose of Ledger Lines?

• Lines that extend the music staff

• Vertical lines that divide the music

• Indicate the end of a piece of music

• Indicate a deep breath

What does a Time Signature indicate?

• Indicates beats per measure and the note value of one beat

• Indicates silent beats

• Indicates the end of a piece of music

• Indicates a deep breath

What is the duration of a Whole Note?

• Four beats

• Two beats

• One beat

• Three beats

What does a Repeat Sign indicate?

• Indicates playing again from the beginning without stopping

• Indicates the end of a piece of music

• Indicates silent beats

• Indicates a deep breath

What does the Treble Clef indicate on the music staff?

• Note names, second line is G

• Note names, fourth line is F

• Raises the note

• Lowers the note

What is the function of a Sharp in music notation?

• Raises the note

• Lowers the note

• Cancels a flat

• Holds the note longer