QUIZ: Music notation for beginners
How well can you read music? We've put together some of the most important concepts and symbols to put your knowledge to the test.
Sep 24, 2019 • 11 questions
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Question 1 of 11
Q What is the name of this note?
Question 2 of 11
Q What does this time signature mean?
a) 4 measures in the piece
b) 4 quarter notes per measure
c) 4 eighth notes per measure
d) 4 half notes per measure
Question 3 of 11
Q This 8va symbol above the staff indicates...
a) That this section has 8 notes in it
b) That we are counting 8th notes in this measure
c) That this section should be played an octave above
d) That this section should be played an octave below
Question 4 of 11
Q We see two dots at the end of this measure. What does it mean?
a) It indicates that the last note in the measure should be repeated
b) It tells you that this is the end of the piece
c) It shows where the piece is modulating
d) It tells you to repeat the entire section
Question 5 of 11
Q What does that dot under the note mean?
a) It indicates that the note should last longer
b) It tells you to play the note an octave above
c) It tells you to play the note short
d) It tells you to play the note loud
Question 6 of 11
Q What is the name of this note?
Question 7 of 11
Q What does the word "crescendo" means in music?
a) To gradually get faster
b) To gradually get softer
c) To gradually get louder
d) To gradually get slower
Question 8 of 11
Q What does this symbol above the note mean?
a) It tells you to hold the note for longer
b) It is an accent marking
c) It tell you to play the note quietly
d) It shows where the beat is
Question 9 of 11
Q What does "andante" mean?
a) Fast speed
b) Walking speed
c) Very slow
d) To play freely
Question 10 of 11
Q What does the C (right after the treble clef) mean?
a) It indicates the 4/8 time signature
b) It indicates the 4/4 time signature
c) It indicates the 2/4 time signature
d) It indicates the 3/4 time signature
Question 11 of 11
Q What is the key of this melody?
a) D major
b) A major
c) E major
d) F# major