Rhythm Fundamentals
Pitch, Clefs, & Staff
Solfège, Intervals, & Scales
Key Signatures & Accidental Rules
Name that Major Key
1
Which of the following is the best definition of tempo?
A) The main unit of measurement for the pulse
B) The time of day a song should be sung
C) The speed of the beat
C) The speed of the beat
1
How many lines always appear on a standard modern music staff?
5
1
When we refer to a song's tonality, which solfège syllable is typically identified as the home note or "tonic"?
Do
1
List the correct Order of Sharps (#).
FCGDAEB
1
What is the name of the Major key that has NO sharps or flats in its key signature?
C
2
In basic rhythmic notation using rhythm syllables, what is the correct syllable for one quarter note?
Ta
2
On a grand staff, this clef denotes the higher range of pitches.
Treble clef.
2
Put the solfège syllables of the pentatonic scale in correct order, from lowest pitch to highest.
DRMSL
2
List the correct Order of Flats (b).
BEADGCF
2
What is the name of the Major key that has 2 flats in its key signature?
Bb
3
In basic rhythmic notation using rhythm syllables, what is the correct syllable for a pair of eighth notes?
Ti-Ti
3
On a grand staff, this clef denotes the lower range of pitches.
Bass clef.
3
Choose the correct order of these three pitches from lowest to highest (within the same octave):
La, So, Mi
MSL
3
Simply put, a key signature most immediately tells a musician which pitch serves as ________, allowing them to determine the tonality of the song.
Do (or Tonic)
3
What is the name of the Major key that has 1 flat in its key signature?
F
4
Speak/clap* the correct rhythm syllables for the following 4-beat rhythm pattern:
*To get points for the team, EVERYONE on your team must speak and clap this rhythm correctly!
Answer: Ta - Ti-Ti - Sh - Ta
4
The Treble Clef is also known by which letter name, based on the landmark note it anchors?
G
4
What interval is formed from So - Mi (where Mi is the lower pitch, below So)?
m3
4
According to the "Two Rules" method for flat key signatures, how do you identify the Major key name from a signature with 2 or more flats?
The key name is the second-to-last flat in the signature.
4
What is the name of the Major key that has 3 sharps in its key signature?
A
5
Speak/clap* the correct rhythm syllables for the following 4-beat rhythm pattern:
*To get points for the team, EVERYONE on your team must speak and clap this rhythm correctly!
Ti-Ti - Ti-Ti - Sh - Ta
5
The Bass Clef is also known by which letter name, based on the landmark note it anchors?
F
5
What interval is formed from Do - Mi (where Mi is the higher pitch, above Do)?
M3
5
According to the "Two Rules" method for sharp key signatures, how do you identify the Major key name from a signature with 1 or more sharps?
The name of the sharp key is one semitone above the last sharp of the signature.
5
What is the name of the Major key that has 6 sharps in its key signature?
F#