Understanding Double Dotted Notes and Rests

Understanding Double Dotted Notes and Rests

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of a minim with a single dot added?

2.5

2

3

3.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a second dot affect the value of a note?

It doubles the value of the first dot

It adds half the value of the first dot

It adds the same value as the first dot

It has no effect

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main advantage of using double dots in music notation?

They make the music sound better

They help declutter music by reducing ties

They simplify the composition process

They increase the tempo of the music

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a double dotted rest differ from a double dotted note?

It doesn't differ; they work the same way

It adds twice the value of the first dot

It only applies to whole notes

It cannot be used in 4/4 time

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you be cautious about when using double dots?

They can only be used in classical music

They are only for advanced musicians

They are not allowed in modern compositions

There are complex rules, especially with rests