Music Reading Basics

What is the main purpose of a musical score?

• To provide lyrics for a song

• To offer a visual representation of music

• To list the instruments in an orchestra

• To describe the history of a musical piece

Which of the following terms refers to the speed of a piece of music?

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Harmony

• Dynamics

In music notation, what does a sharp symbol (#) indicate?

• The note should be played softer

• The note should be played louder

• The note should be raised by a half step

• The note should be lowered by a half step

What is the term for the distance between two musical notes?

• Interval

• Chord

• Scale

• Octave

Which of the following is a type of musical note?

• Adagio

• Crescendo

• Quarter note

• Forte

What does the term 'forte' mean in music?

• Slowly

• Softly

• Loudly

• Quickly

Which of the following is NOT a musical clef?

• Treble clef

• Bass clef

• Alto clef

• Major clef

What is the function of a time signature in music?

• To indicate the key of the piece

• To show the tempo of the piece

• To specify the rhythm of the piece

• To denote the volume of the piece

In music, what is a 'rest'?

• A pause in the music

• A repeated section

• A high-pitched note

• A type of instrument

Which of the following is a string instrument?

• Flute

• Violin

• Trumpet

• Drum