Beginning Quiz For September Music Band
If you are into music then you most definitely would wish to be a member of a band where you can nature your talents. The beginning quiz below for the September music band is designed to see how much you know about musical instruments and notes. All the best and have fun!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What does this sign represent?
- A.
Sharps
- B.
Staff
- C.
Bass clef
- D.
Treble clef
Correct Answer
D. Treble clefExplanation
The sign represented by the correct answer, treble clef, is a symbol used in sheet music to indicate the pitch range of notes for instruments such as the piano, violin, and flute. It is also known as the G clef because it circles the line representing the note G on the staff. The treble clef is commonly used for higher-pitched instruments and voices, indicating that the notes written on or above the staff are to be played or sung in a higher register.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does this sign represent?
- A.
Bass clef
- B.
Treble clef
- C.
Alto clef
- D.
Percussion clef
Correct Answer
A. Bass clefExplanation
The correct answer is Bass clef. The sign represents the bass clef, which is used in sheet music to indicate the lower range of musical notes. It is typically used for instruments such as the bass guitar, double bass, and tuba. The bass clef is characterized by a stylized letter "F" and is positioned on the fourth line of the staff.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What note is this on the treble clef?
- A.
A
- B.
F
- C.
G
- D.
B
Correct Answer
B. FExplanation
The note on the treble clef is F. This is determined by the position of the note on the staff. The lines and spaces on the treble clef represent different pitches, and F is located on the space between the fourth and fifth lines of the staff.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What note its this?
- A.
A
- B.
D
- C.
E
- D.
G
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is A. This question is asking for the identification of a note. Among the given options, A is the only note mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 5.
This symbol under the note is a...
- A.
Tie
- B.
Slur
- C.
Clef
- D.
Reed
Correct Answer
A. TieExplanation
The symbol under the note is a tie. A tie in music notation is a curved line that connects two notes of the same pitch, indicating that they should be played as a single, sustained note. It is used to extend the duration of a note without changing its pitch.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How long do we hold this note?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
6
- D.
8
Correct Answer
D. 8Explanation
The given question is asking for the duration of holding a note. The options provided are numbers, and the correct answer is 8. This suggests that the note is held for a duration of 8 beats or counts.Rate this question:
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- 7.
There are two ____ in this picture?
- A.
Flats
- B.
Notes
- C.
Sharps
- D.
Slurs
Correct Answer
C. SharpsExplanation
The correct answer is "Sharps" because in music notation, a sharp symbol (#) is used to raise the pitch of a note by a half step. Since the question mentions a picture, it is likely referring to a musical staff or sheet music where sharps are commonly used to indicate the key signature or individual notes that need to be played higher.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In this picture the b presents a...
- A.
Flat
- B.
Sharp
- C.
Note
- D.
Song
Correct Answer
A. FlatExplanation
The letter "b" in music notation represents a flat. A flat sign lowers the pitch of a note by a half step. In this picture, the letter "b" is shown, indicating that the note being represented is flattened. Therefore, the correct answer is "Flat".Rate this question:
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- 9.
A flat means that the note will be...
- A.
A full step lower
- B.
A 1/2 step lower
- C.
2 steps lower
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. A 1/2 step lowerExplanation
A flat symbol in music notation indicates that the note should be played a half step lower. This means that the pitch of the note is lowered by one semitone. Therefore, the given answer "A 1/2 step lower" correctly explains the effect of a flat on a note.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A sharp means the note will be...
- A.
A 1/2 step higher
- B.
A full step higher
- C.
A step lower
- D.
Played in bass clef
Correct Answer
A. A 1/2 step higherExplanation
A sharp symbol in music notation indicates that the note should be played a half step higher than its natural pitch. This means that the pitch of the note will be raised by one semitone.Rate this question:
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- 11.
These two notes are to be played with a...
- A.
Tie
- B.
Slur
- C.
An accent
- D.
Softly
Correct Answer
B. SlurExplanation
A slur is a musical notation that indicates that the two notes should be played smoothly and connected without any separation between them. It is represented by a curved line above or below the notes. In this case, the presence of the slur suggests that the two notes should be played in a legato manner, smoothly transitioning from one note to the other without any interruption or break in sound.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The notes of the LINES on the staff of the treble clef are (from the bottom up)
- A.
EGBFD
- B.
EGFDB
- C.
EGBDF
- D.
FACE
Correct Answer
C. EGBDFExplanation
The notes of the lines on the staff of the treble clef are EGBDF. In the treble clef, the lines represent the notes E, G, B, D, and F from the bottom up. This is a common mnemonic device used to remember the order of the notes on the lines of the treble clef.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The notes of the SPACES on the staff of the treble clef are (from the bottom up)
- A.
EGBDF
- B.
ACEF
- C.
FADE
- D.
FACE
Correct Answer
D. FACEExplanation
The notes of the spaces on the staff of the treble clef are FACE. In music notation, the spaces between the lines on the staff represent specific notes. Starting from the bottom space, each consecutive space represents a note in the order of F, A, C, and E. Therefore, the correct answer is FACE.Rate this question:
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- 14.
4/4 time signature, the top 4 means....
- A.
Quater note receives one note
- B.
4 beats per measure
- C.
4 beats per second
- D.
44 beats per minute
Correct Answer
B. 4 beats per measureExplanation
The correct answer is "4 beats per measure." In a 4/4 time signature, the top number indicates the number of beats in each measure, while the bottom number represents the type of note that receives one beat. Therefore, in this case, there are four beats per measure.Rate this question:
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- 15.
2/4 time signature, the bottom 4 means....
- A.
Quarter note gets four beats
- B.
Half not gets one beat
- C.
Quarter note gets one beat
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Quarter note gets one beatExplanation
In a 2/4 time signature, the bottom number indicates that a quarter note receives one beat. This means that each measure is divided into two beats, with a quarter note taking up the entire beat. The other options are incorrect because a half note typically receives two beats and a quarter note usually receives one beat in a 4/4 time signature, not a 2/4 time signature.Rate this question:
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