Understanding the Music Staff Interactive Video

What is the purpose of a clef in music notation?

• To show the dynamics of the piece

• To mark the end of a musical phrase

• To indicate the tempo of the music

• To indicate the pitch of the notes

Which mnemonic helps remember the notes on the lines of the treble clef?

• FACE

• All Cows Eat Grass

• Every Good Boy Does Fine

• Good Boys Do Fine Always

What happens to the stem of a note if it is below the middle line of the staff?

• It points down and is on the left side of the head

• It points up and is on the right side of the head

• It points down and is on the right side of the head

• It points up and is on the left side of the head

How many beats does a whole note last?

• 2 beats

• 4 beats

• 1 beat

• 3 beats

In a 4/4 time signature, how many beats are in each measure?

• 4 beats

• 3 beats

• 5 beats

• 2 beats