Basic Music Concepts
What are the five horizontal lines used to write music called?
The staff.
What tells musicians how many beats are in each measure?
Time signature.
Which instrument family includes violin, viola, cello, and bass?
Strings.
What symbol at the beginning of the staff shows the pitch range of notes?
A clef.
In 4/4 time, how many beats are in a measure?
Four beats.
Which family includes flute, clarinet, and oboe?
Woodwinds.
Which clef is commonly used for violin and flute?
Treble clef.
How many beats does a whole note receive in 4/4 time?
Four beats.
Which family includes trumpet, trombone, and tuba?
Brass.
Which clef is used for lower instruments like bass and tuba?
Bass clef.
How many beats does a half note receive?
Two beats.
Which family includes drums, cymbals, and xylophones?
Percussion.
What is the main tune of a song called?
Bass clef.
What symbol represents silence in music?
A rest.
Which instrument has black and white keys and is often used to learn music theory?
Piano.