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WorksheetsBAND VOCAB QUIZ 1
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is a staff in music notation?
5 lines and 4 spaces used for writing music
A single line used for writing lyrics
A group of notes played together
A type of musical instrument
What do bar lines do in music notation?
Divide staff into measures
Indicate the end of a song
Show the tempo of the music
Highlight the melody
What is the distance between two bar lines called?
Measure
Note
Clef
Staff
What is the purpose of ledger lines in music notation?
Used to extend the staff
Used to indicate tempo
Used to mark the end of a piece
Used to show dynamics
What does the Bass/F clef indicate in music notation?
The pitch of notes on the staff
The tempo of the music
The dynamics of the piece
The key signature
What does a time signature indicate in a piece of music?
The tempo and key of the music
The number of beats per measure and the note value that receives one beat
The dynamics and articulation of the notes
The pitch and harmony of the piece
What does a key signature indicate in music?
The tempo of the piece
The notes which are flatted or sharped
The dynamics of the piece
The rhythm of the piece
How many flats are in the key signature of Concert Bb?
1 flat
2 flats
3 flats
4 flats
What are accidentals in music?
Notes that are always sharp
Notes that are always flat
Any sharps, flats, or naturals not occurring in the key signature
Notes that are always natural
What are pick-up notes (anacrusis) in music?
Notes that occur at the end of a piece
Notes that precede the first full measure
Notes that are repeated throughout the piece
Notes that are louder than others
What is a scale in music?
A collection of 8 notes
A single note
A broken chord
An interval of a tone
What is an arpeggio?
A collection of 8 notes
A broken chord
An interval of a tone
A sign placed over a note
What does a fermata indicate in music?
A collection of 8 notes
A broken chord
The prolonging of a note's value
An interval of a tone
What is a whole step in music?
An interval of a tone
An interval of two half steps
A broken chord
A collection of 8 notes
What is a half step in music?
An interval of a tone
An interval of two half steps
A broken chord
A collection of 8 notes
What does the term "Blend" refer to in music?
The adjustment of individual dynamic to create combined sound
The combining of voices to create one unified sound
The shaping of a musical line to convey a message
The use of repeat signs in music
What is the purpose of a "Tie" in music notation?
Connects notes of different pitch
Joins notes of the same pitch to make one longer note
Indicates a repeat in the music
Shapes a musical line to convey a message
What does "Phrasing" mean in a musical context?
The combining of voices to create one unified sound
The adjustment of individual dynamic to create combined sound
The shaping of a musical line to convey a musical statement or message
The use of first and second endings in music
What is the function of "Repeat Signs" in music?
To play the music again from the beginning
To connect notes of different pitch
To join notes of the same pitch
To shape a musical line
What does the dynamic marking "mf" stand for in music?
Mezzo forte; medium loud
Fortissimo; very loud
Piano; soft
Crescendo; gradually get louder
What does the dynamic marking "f" indicate in music?
Forte; loud
Mezzo piano; medium soft
Pianissimo; very soft
Decrescendo; gradually get softer
What does a regular accent in music notation mean?
Play the note stronger (with emphasis)
Play the note softer
Play the note faster
Play the note slower
What does "Crescendo" mean in musical terms?
Gradually get louder
Gradually get softer
Play very fast
Play very slow
What does "Decrescendo" mean in musical terms?
Gradually get softer
Gradually get louder
Play with emphasis
Play without emphasis
What does "Andante" mean in musical tempo markings?
Fast tempo
Moderately slow
Medium tempo
Gradually slow down
Which tempo marking indicates a fast tempo?
Ritardando
Andante
Allegro
Moderato
What does "Ritardando" mean in musical terms?
Speed of music
Fast tempo
Gradually slow down
Medium tempo
What is the meaning of "Moderato" in tempo markings?
Fast tempo
Moderately slow
Medium tempo
Gradually slow down
