Music Basics: Notes and Terms Quiz (2nd Year Elementary Band)

How many beats are in a whole note?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

Which of the following is a musical term for gradually getting louder?

• Piano

• Forte

• Crescendo

• Allegro

What is the note name for the first line of the treble clef?

• E

• G

• B

• D

How many beats does a half note receive in 4/4 time?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

What is the musical term for a fast tempo?

• Largo

• Adagio

• Allegro

• Andante

Which note is located on the second space of the treble clef?

• A

• C

• E

• F

What is the value of a quarter note in terms of beats?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

Which of the following terms means to play softly?

• Forte

• Piano

• Mezzo

• Staccato

What is the note name for the second line of the treble clef?

• E

• G

• D

• F

How many beats does a dotted half note receive in 4/4 time?

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 5 beats