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WorksheetsPractice Orchestra Final Exam (not the real one)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which one of these clefs is used only by viola players?
treble clef
alto clef
bass clef
tenor clef
Which one of these clefs is also known as F clef?
treble clef
alto clef
bass clef
tenor clef
Which symbol indicates the end of a piece of music?
bar line
ledger line
repeat sign
double bar
What are ledger lines?
the short vertical lines that divide the music staff into measures
the double lines at the end of a music staff
the short horizontal lines that extend the music staff up or down
the lines at the beginning of the alto clef
What does the term "D.C. al Coda" tell a player to do?
Go back to the beginning, play some music, and then jump to the Coda section
Go back to the beginning and play the entire piece again
Go back to the sign and play until the end of the piece
Go back to the sign and play until you see the word "fine"
What is a scale?
Eight notes that move through the musical alphabet in half steps only
Eight notes that move through the musical alphabet in whole steps only
Eight notes that move through the musical alphabet in any order of whole and half steps
Eight notes that move through the musical alphabet in a specific order of whole and half steps
If you were producing a crunchy tone on your instrument, which of these would NOT be a possible cause of that poor tone quality?
Too much bow weight
Bow placement too close to the bridge
Very quick bow speed
Very slow bow speed
If you see a dot printed immediately after a quarter note, what is the function of the dot?
It increases the length of the note by half its rhythmic value
It doubles the rhythmic value of the note
It makes the note staccato and indicates that it should be performed with a short, stopped bow stroke
It makes the note spiccato and indicates that it should be performed with a short, bouncy bow stroke
What information is provided by the bottom number in the time signature?
It tells the musician the total number of sharps or flats in each measure
It tells the musician which notes in the piece are sharp or flat
It tells the musician the total number of beats in each measure
It tells the musician what type of rhythm is receiving the beat
Which of the following behaviors would be most appropriate if you made a mistake while rehearsing in class?
Stopping and talking to your stand partner about the mistake you just made because wow, it was a bad one!
Taking a pen and marking your music so you're less likely to make the same mistake again
Going back to rest position and sulking until Ms. Cleaton holds a pity party
Taking a pencil and marking your music so you're less likely to make the same mistake again
If you were playing F sharp and noticed that you were slightly too flat in pitch, what would be the best solution for fixing your intonation?
Do a wide vibrato motion to distract from your poor intonation with an advanced technique
Stop playing the note and shadow bow until you reach an easier note in the music
Slide your finger up and down the string in a large motion and hope that you hit the note
Move your finger slightly closer to the bridge and listen to the orchestra to match pitch
Which of the measures contains notes in the key of C Major?
Measure A
Measure B
Measure C
Measure D
In measure B, on which beat would the note need to be changed to make the measure contain an arpeggio?
Beat 1
Beat 2
Beat 3
Beat 4
If you were reading a measure that had 1 half note, what rhythm would you need to add to complete the measure (4/4 time signature)?
An eighth note
A quarter note
A half note
A whole note
What is the total rhythmic value of 1 quarter note plus 4 eighth notes?
1 beat
2 beats
3 beats
4 beats
What is the purpose of the musical symbol that goes from beat 4 of measure A to beat 1 of measure B?
It makes the notes sound staccato because they are hooked
It adds an extra emphasis to the beginning of each note
It tells you to play both notes on a legato down bow with a lift after the second note
It makes the two quarter notes sound like one half note because it connects the rhythms
The musical excerpt above is written in tenor clef and the first note is D. Using your knowledge of the music staff and the musical alphabet, determine the final note of the excerpt (last note of measure D).
G
A
B
C#
Which of the following terms would tell a performer to gradually speed up from a Largo tempo to a Presto tempo?
Ritardando
Accelerando
Crescendo
Decrescendo
Which sharps are included in the key of D Major?
F#
F# & C#
F#, C#, & G#
There are no sharps in the key of D Major
What is the purpose of the symbol above beat 2 of measure B?
It tells you to play softer
It tells you to play louder
It tells you to play the note short
It tells you to play the note with extra emphasis/force
What does the symbol over the last note of measure D tell a performer to do?
Hold out the note for an extra 2 beats
Play the note twice because of the repeat sign
Hold out the note until the conductor cuts off the orchestra
Play the note staccato because of the dot
What do the dynamic symbols in measures C and D tell a performer to do?
Play softer and then play louder
Play louder and then play softer
Play slower and then speed up
Play faster and then slow down
Which of these is NOT a type of minor scale?
Chromatic minor
Harmonic minor
Melodic minor
Natural minor
Which of these is a correct example of an arpeggio?
D E F# G
G B D G
E G B D
C F A B
In the 4/4 time signature, how much of a beat is 1 eighth note worth?
1/2 beat
1 beat
2 beats
4 beats
