Music Theory Quiz

What does the top number in a time signature tell us?

• The number of beats in a measure

• The key of the music

• The type of note that gets one beat

• The tempo of the music

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

• Two

• Eight

• Four

• Three

What does the bottom number in a time signature tell us?

• The instrument to play

• Which note gets one beat

• The number of measures in a song

• The number of beats in a measure

Which time signature means there are 3 beats in a measure and a quarter note gets one beat?

• 6/8

• 4/4

• 2/4

• 3/4

What is the conductor's main role in an orchestra or choir?

• To keep time and guide the musicians

• To sing all the vocal parts

• To write the music

• To play the loudest instrument

What is the conducting pattern for 4/4 time signature?

• Down-Up

• Triangle pattern

• Circular motion

• Down-Left-Right-Up

What is a musical interval?

• The loudness of the music

• The speed of the music

• The type of instrument playing

• The distance between two notes

What is the interval from C to E (going up)?

• Fifth

• Third

• Fourth

• Second

If two notes are played at the same pitch, what is the interval called?

• Third

• Octave

• Second

• Unison/Prime

How is an interval measured?

• By the instrument that plays it

• By how fast it is played

• By its color

• By the number of steps between notes