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Musical Notes and Rests

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the value of a whole note?

a)

2 beats

b)

1 beat

c)

4 beats

d)

8 beats

2.

How many beats does a half note receive?

a)

4

b)

1

c)

3

d)

2

3.

What is the symbol for a quarter rest?

a)

The symbol for a quarter rest is a filled-in circle

b)

The symbol for a quarter rest is a straight line

c)

The symbol for a quarter rest is a filled-in rectangle sitting on the middle line of the staff.

d)

The symbol for a quarter rest is a triangle

4.

What is the difference between a dotted half note and a half note?

a)

The difference is that a dotted half note is played louder than a half note

b)

The difference is that a dotted half note is always followed by a rest, while a half note is not

c)

The difference is that a dotted half note is used in minor scales, while a half note is used in major scales

d)

The difference is that a dotted half note has a duration of 3 beats, while a half note has a duration of 2 beats.

5.

How many beats does a dotted quarter note receive?

a)

1.5

b)

3

c)

0.5

d)

2

6.

What is the symbol for a whole rest?

a)

The symbol for a whole rest is a horizontal line on top and a rectangle below it.

b)

The symbol for a whole rest is a star

c)

The symbol for a whole rest is a circle

d)

The symbol for a whole rest is a triangle

7.

What is the value of an eighth note?

a)

Twice the duration of a quarter note

b)

Half the duration of a quarter note

c)

One quarter the duration of a quarter note

d)

The same duration as a whole note

8.

What is the symbol for a sixteenth rest?

a)

b)

c)

d)

9.

What is the difference between a whole note and a half note?

a)

A whole note is equal to 1 beat, while a half note is equal to 2 beats.

b)

A whole note is equal to 2 beats, while a half note is equal to 1 beat.

c)

A whole note is equal to 4 beats, while a half note is equal to 2 beats.

d)

A whole note is equal to 3 beats, while a half note is equal to 2 beats.

10.

How many beats does a sixteenth note receive?

a)

A sixteenth note receives 1/16 beat.

b)

A sixteenth note receives 1/4 beat.

c)

A sixteenth note receives 1/8 beat.

d)

A sixteenth note receives 1/2 beat.