Rhythm & Notation
What is the name of the symbol that indicates a note's duration?
Note
What is the name of the scale that has no sharps or flats?
C Major
What is the interval between C and D?
Major 2nd
What is the term for the speed of a piece of music?
Tempo
What is the name of the symbol that indicates the end of a piece of music?
Double Barline
In 4/4 time, how many beats does a half note receive?
2 beats
What is the term for a scale that has a "happy" sound?
Major Scale
What is a triad?
A 3-note chord
What does the dynamic marking "mf" mean?
Mezzo Forte
What is the term for the distance between two notes?
Interval
What is the name of the symbol that adds half the value of a note to it?
Dot
How many sharps are in the key of G major?
1 sharp (F#)
What is the interval between C and G?
Perfect 5th
What is the Italian term for "gradually getting louder"?
Crescendo
What is the term for a musical phrase that is repeated?
Motif/Phrase (a musical sentence)
What is the term for a group of three notes played in the time of two?
Triple
What is the relative minor of C major?
a minor
What is the term for a chord built using the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th notes of a scale?
7th Chord
What is the Italian term for "very fast"?
Presto
What is the term for a musical passage played smoothly and connected?
Legato
Name the time signature that indicates there are six beats in a measure, with the eighth note getting one beat.
6/8 time signature
In what key is the following key signature (4 Sharps)
E Major
Name the three primary chords in the key of G major
G Major; C Major; D Major
What is the metronome marking for "allegro" tempo? (Approximate BPM range)
120-168 BPM
What is the name of the curved line that connects two notes of the same pitch, extending their duration?
Tie