Musical Notation Worksheet

What is the name of the clef shown at the beginning of the staff?

• Bass clef

• Treble clef

• Alto clef

• Tenor clef

How many flats are in the key signature shown in the image?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the time signature shown in the image?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

What does the tempo marking 'quarter note = 100' mean?

• 100 quarter notes per measure

• 100 beats per minute

• 100 measures per minute

• 100 notes per second

Fill in the blank: The dynamic marking 'p' stands for ________.

• piano (soft)

• forte (loud)

• mezzo (medium)

• allegro (fast)

Which dynamic marking is louder: 'p' or 'f'?

• f

• p

• mf

• mp

Fill in the blank: The musical symbol that indicates the pitch of written notes is called a ________.

• Clef

• Chord

• Barline

• Rest

Fill in the blank: The indication of how many beats are in each measure and what note value gets the beat is called the ________.

• Time Signature

• Key Signature

• Clef

• Tempo

Fill in the blank: The collection of sharps or flats at the beginning of each staff to indicate the key of the music is called the ________.

• Key Signature

• Time Signature

• Clef

• Tempo Marking

Fill in the blank: The speed at which a piece of music is played is called the ________.

• Tempo

• Melody

• Harmony

• Dynamics