Music Theory Trivia Quiz

What is this symbol called?

• Bass Clef

• C clef

• Treble Clef

• Tenor Clef

Music is divided into spaces called what?

• Bars or measures.

• Notes

• Chords

• Beats

What do the symbols on a musical staff represent?

• Notes and pitches

• Mathematical equations

• Chemical formulas

• Historical events

What is this symbol called?

• Treble Clef

• Time Signature

• Bass Clef

• Key Signature

How many beats per measure does this symbol indicate?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 5 beats

How many beats per measure does this symbol indicate?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 5 beats

What does this symbol indicate about the musical time?

• Cut time

• There are four beats per measure

• 2/4 time signature

• Play it fast

What is the significance of these letters in music?

• Face the director

• The notes in the treble clef spaces

• They indicate the tempo of a piece.

• They are symbols for musical genres.

How many beats does an 1/8 note get in this time signature?

• 0.5 beats

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

What does the instruction “rit” in a musical score indicate?

• A gradual decrease in tempo.

• A sudden increase in volume.

• A change in key signature.

• A repeat of the previous section.