BAND VOCAB QUIZ 1

What is a staff in music notation?

• 5 lines and 4 spaces used for writing music

• A single line used for writing lyrics

• A group of notes played together

• A type of musical instrument

What do bar lines do in music notation?

• Divide staff into measures

• Indicate the end of a song

• Show the tempo of the music

• Highlight the melody

What is the distance between two bar lines called?

• Measure

• Note

• Clef

• Staff

What is the purpose of ledger lines in music notation?

• Used to extend the staff

• Used to indicate tempo

• Used to mark the end of a piece

• Used to show dynamics

What does the Bass/F clef indicate in music notation?

• The pitch of notes on the staff

• The tempo of the music

• The dynamics of the piece

• The key signature

What does a time signature indicate in a piece of music?

• The tempo and key of the music

• The number of beats per measure and the note value that receives one beat

• The dynamics and articulation of the notes

• The pitch and harmony of the piece

What does a key signature indicate in music?

• The tempo of the piece

• The notes which are flatted or sharped

• The dynamics of the piece

• The rhythm of the piece

How many flats are in the key signature of Concert Bb?

• 1 flat

• 2 flats

• 3 flats

• 4 flats

What are accidentals in music?

• Notes that are always sharp

• Notes that are always flat

• Any sharps, flats, or naturals not occurring in the key signature

• Notes that are always natural

What are pick-up notes (anacrusis) in music?

• Notes that occur at the end of a piece

• Notes that precede the first full measure

• Notes that are repeated throughout the piece

• Notes that are louder than others