The Keyboard
Meters
Pitches
Major and Minor Scales
Major and Minor Key Signatures
100
Name the seven letters of the white keys on the keyboard.
What is C,D,E,F,G,A,B.
100
This (top/bottom) numeral of the time signature indicates the number of pulses in each measure.
What is the top numeral.
100
The dynamic symbol for "soft" or "piano".
What is p.
100
The basic western scale formed by dividing the octave in twelve equal half steps.
What is the chromatic scale.
100
The invariable order for sharp key signatures.
What is F#-C#-G#-D#-A#-E#-B#.
200
Accidentals are always placed at this side of the note.
What is the left.
200
The symbol a composer uses if he/she desires several measures in a composition to be repeated in the music.
What is the repeat sign.
200
This indicates a gradual change from piano to forte.
What is crescendo.
200
The pattern of whole steps and half steps that produce a major scale.
What is W,W,H,W,W,W,H.
200
The invariable order for flat key signatures.
What is Bb-Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Cb-Fb.
300
The smallest interval on the piano.
What is a half step.
300
This type of meter has a basic pulse that can be divided into two equal parts.
What is a simple meter.
300
This represents two different letter names that identify the same pitch.
What is enharmonic pitches.
300
The second scale degree (in ascending order).
What is supertonic.
300
The major key that has three flats in the key signature.
What is E flat major.
400
The interval consisting of two half steps.
What is the whole step.
400
This time signature is represented by a triple meter with an eighth note representing the pulse.
What is 3/8 time signature.
400
The enharmonic equivalent of C sharp.
What is D flat.
400
The mediant of the F major scale.
What is A.
400
The major key that has five sharps in the key signature.
What is B major.
500
The accidental that is symbolized as "x".
What is the double sharp.
500
This meter can be divided into three equal parts.
What is the compound meter.
500
This octave identification number would classify for middle C.
What is C4.
500
This minor scale strengthens the harmony by creating a leading tone that is a half step below the tonic.
What is the harmonic minor scale.
500
The minor key that has four flats in the key signature.
What is F minor.