Understanding Music Symbols Quiz

What is the value of a whole note in 4/4 time?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

Which dynamic marking indicates to play very softly?

• mf (mezzo-forte)

• ff (fortissimo)

• pp (pianissimo)

• f (forte)

What does a staccato marking indicate?

• Play the note longer than its full value

• Play the note shorter and detached

• Play the note with emphasis

• Play the note smoothly connected to the next

In a 3/4 time signature, how many beats are in each measure?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 6 beats

What is the value of a dotted half note in 4/4 time?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 1 beat

Which symbol indicates to gradually increase in volume?

• Diminuendo

• Crescendo

• Staccato

• Legato

• 6 beats per measure, quarter note gets the beat

• 6 beats per measure, eighth note gets the beat

• 8 beats per measure, quarter note gets the beat

• 8 beats per measure, eighth note gets the beat

Which articulation marking indicates to play the note with emphasis?

• Tenuto

• Staccato

• Accent

• Fermata

What is the value of a quarter note in 4/4 time?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

Which dynamic marking indicates to play loudly?

• p (piano)

• mp (mezzo-piano)

• f (forte)

• pp (pianissimo)