Music Notation

Which of the following statements is true about Ancient Greek music?

• Ancient Greek music relied heavily on pitch and duration.

• Few fragmentary scores with ancient musical notation have been found.

• Ancient Greek music lacked harmony and used only three instruments.

• Ancient Greek music was a precursor to rock music.

Which of the following is a term used in music notation?

• Stanza

• Chord

• Clef

• Verse

In music notation, what does a 'sharp' symbol indicate?

• Lower the pitch by a half step

• Raise the pitch by a half step

• Play the note louder

• Play the note softer

What is the purpose of a time signature in music notation?

• To indicate the key of the piece

• To show the tempo of the piece

• To specify the number of beats in each measure

• To indicate the volume of the piece

Which of the following is NOT a type of note in music notation?

• Quarter note

• Half note

• Full note

• Eighth note

In music notation, what does a 'rest' symbol represent?

• A pause in the music

• A repeat of the previous section

• A change in key

• A change in tempo

What is the function of a 'staff' in music notation?

• To indicate the speed of the music

• To organize notes and rests

• To show the dynamics of the piece

• To mark the end of a piece

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Which of the following symbols in music notation indicates a gradual increase in volume?

• Crescendo

• Decrescendo

• Fermata

• Staccato

In music notation, what does a 'flat' symbol do to a note?

• Raises the pitch by a whole step

• Lowers the pitch by a half step

• Keeps the pitch the same

• Doubles the duration of the note

What is a 'key signature' in music notation?

• A symbol indicating the tempo

• A set of sharps or flats at the beginning of a staff

• A marking for dynamics

• A type of note duration