Music Theory: Base

How many beats are in a quarter note?

• 4 beats

• 3 beats

• 2 beats

• 1 beat

What do we call the symbols that show how high or low a sound is?

• sound waves

• musical scales

• musical notes

• pitch indicators

What is the name of the musical symbol that tells you to play loudly?

• mezzo

• forte

• piano

• crescendo

What is a rest in music?

• A rest is a note that indicates a specific pitch.

• A rest in music is a symbol representing a duration of silence.

• A rest is a type of musical instrument.

• A rest is a technique for playing faster notes.

What do we call the speed of the music?

• Melody

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Tempo

What is the name of the line that music notes are written on?

• clef

• measure

• barline

• staff

What is a scale in music?

• A scale in music is a sequence of notes ordered by pitch.

• A scale refers to the volume of music played.

• A scale is a type of musical instrument.

• A scale is a rhythm pattern used in songs.

What instrument has black and white keys?

• Piano

• Drums

• Flute

• Guitar

What do we call a group of musicians playing together?

• band

• choir

• ensemble

• orchestra

The stick part of a note is called the ________.

• pole

• tree

• line

• stem