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Understanding Dotted Notes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is a dotted note?

a)

A dotted note is a note that is played thrice its beat.

b)

A dotted note is a note with a dot that extends its duration by half.

c)

A dotted note is a note that has a sharp sign.

d)

A dotted note is a note that indicates a rest.

2.

How does a dot change the value of a note?

a)

A dot decreases the value of a note by half of its original duration.

b)

A dot has no effect on the value of a note.

c)

A dot doubles the value of a note.

d)

A dot increases the value of a note by half of its original duration.

3.

If a quarter note is worth 1 beat, how many beats is a dotted quarter note worth?

a)

1.5 beats

b)

3 beats

c)

2 beats

d)

1 beat

4.

What is the value of a dotted half note?

a)

4 beats

b)

1 beat

c)

3 beats

d)

2 beats

5.

How many beats does a dotted whole note have?

a)

4 beats

b)

2 beats

c)

8 beats

d)

6 beats

6.

Can you name the parts of an eighth note?

a)

head

tail

body

b)

head

body

Feet

c)

Flag

Head

Leg

d)

Head

Stem

Flag

7.

What is the purpose of using dotted notes in music?

a)

To mark the end of a musical phrase.

b)

To extend the duration of a note by half its value.

c)

To indicate a pause in the music.

d)

To change the pitch of a note.

8.

Four sixteenth note is worth__________.

a)

2 beats

b)

a half beat

c)

one beat

d)

3 beats

9.

If a dotted eighth note is worth 1.5 beats, how many beats is a regular eighth note worth?

a)

3 beats

b)

0.5 beats

c)

1 beat

d)

2 beats

10.

What is the relationship between dotted notes and rests?

a)

Dotted notes indicate silence; rests extend duration.

b)

Dotted notes extend duration; rests indicate silence.

c)

Dotted notes are used for rhythm; rests are for melody.

d)

Dotted notes and rests have no relationship in music.