Elementary Music Theory Challenge

What is a quarter note worth in beats?

• 1 beat

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

• 2 beats

How many beats are in a 4/4 time signature?

• 5 beats

• 2 beats

• 4 beats

• 3 beats

What is the first note of a C major scale?

• D

• C

• E

• F

What does a sharp symbol (♯) do to a note?

• It raises the pitch of a note by a whole step.

• It lowers the pitch of a note by a whole step.

• It raises the pitch of a note by a half step.

• It keeps the pitch of a note the same.

What is the interval between C and E?

• Major third

• Diminished fifth

• Minor third

• Perfect fourth

How many beats does a whole note get?

• 2 beats

• 4 beats

• 3 beats

• 1 beat

What time signature has 3 beats per measure?

• 4/4

• 6/8

• 2/4

• 3/4

What is the last note in a C major scale?

• B

• C

• D

• E

What does a flat symbol (♭) do to a note?

• A flat symbol raises a note by a whole step.

• A flat symbol lowers a note by a half step.

• A flat symbol has no effect on a note.

• A flat symbol changes the note to a different pitch entirely.

What is the interval between G and A?

• Whole step

• Perfect fourth

• Minor third

• Half step