Music Theory Quiz

What is the time signature of 6/8 meter?

• Two beats per measure, dotted quarter note gets one beat

• Three beats per measure, quarter note gets one beat

• Four beats per measure, half note gets one beat

• Six beats per measure, eighth note gets one beat

What does "A cappella" mean in music?

• Music performed with instrumental accompaniment

• Music performed without instrumental accompaniment

• Music performed with a choir

• Music performed with a soloist

What does "Accelerando" indicate in music?

• Gradually slower

• Gradually faster

• Louder

• Softer

What is an "Arpeggio"?

• A type of dance

• A broken chord played in succession

• A fast tempo

• A type of song

What is the definition of "Ballad"?

• A fast-paced song

• A song that tells a story

• A type of dance

• A musical instrument

What is a band?

• A group of musicians who play instruments together.

• A type of dance from Italy.

• A musical symbol indicating F below middle C.

• A large group of singers associated with the church.

Which voice type is lower than tenor but higher than bass?

• Soprano

• Baritone

• Alto

• Bass

What does the bass clef indicate?

• The end of a piece of music

• A contrasting, connecting section

• F below middle C

• A type of Baroque accompaniment

What is the Battle of Borodino known for?

• A style of singing with graceful melodies

• A major battle during Napoleon’s invasion of Russia

• A rustic peasant dance from Italy

• A concert hall established in 1891

What is a big band or jazz orchestra?

• A group of 12-25 musicians who play woodwind, brass, and rhythm instruments

• A few musicians who play in a room or small hall

• A large group of singers associated with the church

• A family of keyboard instruments