Treble & Bass Clef
Musical Instruments
Measures & Bar Lines
Time Signature & Note Values
Advanced Theory
100
What is the name of this clef?
The treble clef
100
What is the smallest and highest pitched orchestral instrument?
The violin
100
What is a synonym for measure?
Bar
100
How many quarter notes make up a whole Note?
4 quarter notes
100
What is a chord?
A combination of three or more music notes that are played in harmony
200
What are the space notes on the Bass clef?
A,C,E,G
200
What large wooden instrument must be played sitting down with the instrument placed between your knees?
A cello
200
What is the purpose of bar lines?
To divide the piece into measures or bars
200
What does the top number of a time signature mean?
The number of beats
200
What is a chord of overlapping fourths instead of thirds called?
A quartal chord
300
What are the line notes on the treble clef?
E,G,B,D,F
300
What is the largest string instrument in an orchestra?
The octobass
300
What symbol marks the end of a written piece?
Ending bar line or Double bar line
300
How many beats does a dotted half note have?
3 beats
300
What is the Italian symbol that says for the music to become progressively louder?
A crescendo
400
What is the note located on the fourth space of the Bass clef?
G
400
Is the grand piano a string instrument?
Yes, the strings reside within the frame and are played when keys are pressed.
400
What are the two vertical dots on a double bar line called?
Repeating sign
400
What are the beamed notes that are equal to 1 beat in total in a 4/4 time signature?
Eighth notes
400
What is the term that describes a piece that lacks traditional tonal hierarchy?
Atonality
500
What is the note located on the second space of the Bass clef?
C
500
Are drums played in the treble or bass clef?
Neither, the drums are played using kicks and snares which aren't present on either clef.
500
If you wanted to repeat a piece starting at the second measure of a 4/4 piece, where would you place the repeating sign?
At the very start of the second measure and the very end of the fourth measure
500
How many eighth rests equal a whole rest?
8 eighth rests
500
What is the term that refers to a steady bass line created by a rapid succession of chords?
A degree-progression