Musical Symbols And Terms

1. What symbol indicates both pitch and note name on a staff, and is commonly used by higher pitched instruments and voices?

Bass Clef

Alto Clef

Tenor Clef

The treble clef shows the note G on the Treble staff, and is used by instruments like flute, piccolo, violin, trumpet or the right hand on the piano. The other options (Bass Clef, Alto Clef, Tenor Clef) are clef symbols used for lower-pitched instruments and voices.

Explanation

The treble clef shows the note G on the Treble staff, and is used by instruments like flute, piccolo, violin, trumpet or the right hand on the piano. The other options (Bass Clef, Alto Clef, Tenor Clef) are clef symbols used for lower-pitched instruments and voices.

2. What symbol indicates both pitch and note name on a staff, showing the note Middle C on the Alto staff?

Repeat SignRepeat the entire section indicated by the symbols on the music. Usually repeat from the beginning of the piece.

Bass clef

Tenor clef

Treble clef

The correct answer refers to the specific clef that shows Middle C on the Alto staff, while the incorrect answers represent other types of clefs used in music notation.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the specific clef that shows Middle C on the Alto staff, while the incorrect answers represent other types of clefs used in music notation.

3. What does a One Bar Repeat Sign indicate?

Repeat only the section indicated between the repeat signs.

One Bar Repeat Sign Repeat the previous measure/bar exactly as written.

Skip the next measure/bar and repeat the following measure/bar.

Repeat the next measure/bar in reverse.

A One Bar Repeat Sign instructs the musician to play the previous measure/bar exactly as written, essentially repeating it once.

Explanation

A One Bar Repeat Sign instructs the musician to play the previous measure/bar exactly as written, essentially repeating it once.

4. What is a Natural Sign in written music?

Natural SignSign or symbol representing a note that has not been altered (raised or lowered) in pitch by one semitone. For example b natural, c natural, etc. You can lower a sharp note by one semitone, or raise a flat note by one semitone by using a Natural sign.

ScaleA series of musical notes arranged in order of pitch.

Treble ClefA symbol at the beginning of a staff to indicate the pitch of the notes.

Flat SignA musical symbol that lowers a note by one semitone.

The question asks about the definition of a Natural Sign, which is specifically a symbol representing an unaltered note. The incorrect answers provided are either different musical concepts (Treble Clef, Scale) or a symbol that alters the pitch in the opposite direction (Flat Sign), making them incorrect in the context of describing a Natural Sign.

Explanation

The question asks about the definition of a Natural Sign, which is specifically a symbol representing an unaltered note. The incorrect answers provided are either different musical concepts (Treble Clef, Scale) or a symbol that alters the pitch in the opposite direction (Flat Sign), making them incorrect in the context of describing a Natural Sign.

5. What is the name of the sign or symbol representing a note that has been raised one semitone?

Flat Sign Sign or symbol representing a note that has been lowered one semitone. For example Bb, Eb, Db etc

Double Sharp Sign

Flat Sign

Natural Sign

The correct sign representing a note raised one semitone is called a Sharp Sign. It is denoted by the symbol '#' and is used for notes such as C#, D#, F# etc.

Explanation

The correct sign representing a note raised one semitone is called a Sharp Sign. It is denoted by the symbol '#' and is used for notes such as C#, D#, F# etc.

6. What is a Tie Symbol in music notation?

Pick Up Notes: Notes played before the first full measure of a piece.

Staccato: Indicates that the note should be played shorter and detached from the following notes.

Tie SymbolA curved line that connects two notes of the same pitch. Hold the note for the combined value of the two notes.

Key Signature: Indicates the key of the music piece based on sharps or flats.

7. What does the term Da Capo Al Fine mean in music?

Ritard or Ritardando: A gradual slowing of the music in a certain section.

Andante: A moderate walking speed in music.

Staccato: Each note is sharply detached or separated from the others.

Allegro: A fast tempo in music.

Da Cappa Al Fine Play the piece through, return to the beginning of the piece and finish as the term FINE.

Da Capo Al Fine is an Italian musical term meaning 'from the beginning to the end.' This instruction tells the musician to go back to the beginning of the music piece and play until reaching the 'Fine' sign, which indicates the end of the piece.

Explanation

Da Capo Al Fine is an Italian musical term meaning 'from the beginning to the end.' This instruction tells the musician to go back to the beginning of the music piece and play until reaching the 'Fine' sign, which indicates the end of the piece.

8. What does 'Da Cappa Al Coda' mean?

From start to finish

Beginning to end

Play until the end

Coda SymbolThe symbol used to mark both the section of music to begin playing from a coda section as well as the beginning of a Coda section in music.

The term 'Da Cappa Al Coda' instructs the musician to play through the piece until reaching the coda sign, then jump back to play from the coda section. This is indicated by the Coda Symbol in the sheet music.

Explanation

The term 'Da Cappa Al Coda' instructs the musician to play through the piece until reaching the coda sign, then jump back to play from the coda section. This is indicated by the Coda Symbol in the sheet music.

9. What is the function of Dal Segna in sheet music?

Dal Segna Senza FinePlay the piece through, returning to the sign and playing indefinitely without a designated end.

Dal Segna Al FinePlay the piece through, return to the sign and complete the piece using the word fine to indicate the end.

Dal Segna Da CapoPlay the piece through, return to the sign and play from the beginning to the end.

Dal Segna Al CodaPlay the piece through, return to the sign and complete the piece using the coda section.

In sheet music, Dal Segna marks a position to return and continue playing as instructed. 'Dal Segna Al Coda' indicates that the piece should be played through, return to the sign, and then complete the piece using the coda section.

Explanation

In sheet music, Dal Segna marks a position to return and continue playing as instructed. 'Dal Segna Al Coda' indicates that the piece should be played through, return to the sign, and then complete the piece using the coda section.

10. What does Dal Segna Al Fine mean in music notation?

A tempo marking indicating a return to the original tempo of the piece

A dynamic marking indicating a gradual increase in volume

An Italian term meaning 'play softly'

Slur Symbol A curved line that joins notes of different pitches together. There is to be no articulation between them and the notes are to be played in the length notated.

Dal Segna Al Fine is a musical notation indicating a specific instruction to play the piece through, return to the sign that says 'Segno', and finish at the 'Fine'. The correct answer describes the symbol that represents this instruction.

Explanation

Dal Segna Al Fine is a musical notation indicating a specific instruction to play the piece through, return to the sign that says 'Segno', and finish at the 'Fine'. The correct answer describes the symbol that represents this instruction.

11. What does it mean to play staccato?

Slurred Staccato A series of separated notes played while the bow moves in one direction

Playing each note louder than their value in time.

Playing each note with a series of connected slides.

Playing each note longer than their value in time.

Playing each note with vibrato.

Staccato is a musical term indicating that each note should be played in a short and detached manner. The correct answer explains that slurred staccato refers to separated notes played while the bow moves in one direction, emphasizing the short and distinct nature of each note.

Explanation

Staccato is a musical term indicating that each note should be played in a short and detached manner. The correct answer explains that slurred staccato refers to separated notes played while the bow moves in one direction, emphasizing the short and distinct nature of each note.