Music Theory Quiz

How many beats is a TA (crochet)?

• 1

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2

How many beats is a TETE (2 quavers)

• 1

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2

How many beats is a TA-A (minim)?

• 1

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2

When a dot is added to the side of a note, what does it do?

• It takes away half of the notes value

• It adds half the notes value

• It means play it short

• It means play it long

What is a sharp, and what does it do?

• A hashtag symbol - it means play the black note to the right

• A hashtag symbol - it means play the black note to the left

• A plus symbol - it means play the note above

• A plus symbol - it means play the note below

What does conjunct movement mean, in regards to melody?

• Notes moving by leap

• Skipping notes in between

• Notes moving by step

• Notes moving down

What does contour mean, in regards to melody?

• The melodies length

• The melodies quality

• The melodies pace

• The melodies shape

What words can we use to describe a melodies contour?

• Large, small

• Fast, slow

• Ascending, descending

• Loud, soft

The word for when notes clash and sound bad is

• Tempo

• Rhythm

• Contour

• Dissonant

The word for when notes fit together and sound nice is

• Harmony

• Chord

• Consonant

• Legato