Trivia Quiz On Musical Note
Music is seen as an excellent medicine for people who are going through some difficult situations, and if you wish to become a musician or music producer, there are some things you should know about musical notes. The trivia below is on musical notes. Give it a shot and get to see how well you know your high and low notes.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the name of item #1?
- A.
Staff
- B.
Treble clef
- C.
Vocal bracket
- D.
Measure
Correct Answer
B. Treble clefExplanation
The correct answer is Treble clef. A treble clef is a musical symbol used to indicate the pitch of notes on the staff. It is commonly used for instruments with higher registers, such as the piano, violin, and flute. The treble clef resembles a stylized letter "G" and is placed on the second line of the staff, indicating that the notes on that line are the pitch G. It is an essential symbol in music notation and is used to represent melodies and higher-pitched voices in vocal music.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the name of item #2?
- A.
Time Signature
- B.
Treble Clef
- C.
Bass Clef
- D.
Key Signature
Correct Answer
A. Time SignatureExplanation
The correct answer is time signature because a time signature is a musical notation that indicates the number of beats in a measure and the type of note that receives one beat. It is typically written as a fraction at the beginning of a musical piece and helps musicians to understand the rhythm and timing of the music.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the name of item #3?
- A.
Measure
- B.
Barline
- C.
Final/Double Barline
- D.
Repeat Sign
Correct Answer
A. MeasureExplanation
The correct answer is "Measure" because in music notation, a measure is a segment of time that contains a specific number of beats. It is represented by vertical lines called barlines, which divide the music into equal sections. Each measure typically contains a set number of beats determined by the time signature, and it helps to organize and structure the music.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the name of item #4?
- A.
Measure
- B.
Barline
- C.
Final/Double Barline
- D.
Repeat Sign
Correct Answer
C. Final/Double BarlineExplanation
The correct answer is "Final/Double Barline" because it is the symbol used in musical notation to indicate the end of a piece or a section. It consists of two vertical lines drawn parallel to each other.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the name of item #5?
- A.
Vocal Bracket
- B.
Stanza
- C.
Piano Brace
- D.
Staff
Correct Answer
A. Vocal BracketExplanation
The correct answer is Vocal Bracket. This is because the question asks for the name of item #5, and Vocal Bracket is the option listed as item #5.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the interval for example 1?
- A.
1st/unison
- B.
7th
- C.
3rd
- D.
4th
- E.
8th/octave
- F.
5th
Correct Answer
D. 4thExplanation
The interval for example 1 is a 4th.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the interval for example 2?
- A.
1st/unison
- B.
7th
- C.
3rd
- D.
4th
- E.
8th/octave
- F.
5th
Correct Answer
B. 7thExplanation
The interval for example 2 is a 7th.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the interval for example 3?
- A.
1st/unison
- B.
7th
- C.
3rd
- D.
4th
- E.
8th/octave
- F.
5th
Correct Answer
A. 1st/unisonExplanation
The interval for example 3 is a 1st/unison. This means that the two notes being played simultaneously are the same pitch, creating a harmonically perfect unison.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the interval for example 4?
- A.
1st/unison
- B.
7th
- C.
3rd
- D.
4th
- E.
8th/octave
- F.
5th
Correct Answer
F. 5thExplanation
The interval for example 4 is a 5th.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Crescendo means to gradually get softer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Crescendo actually means to gradually get louder, not softer. It is a musical term used to indicate a gradual increase in volume or intensity of a piece of music.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Please type the letter name of #1:
Correct Answer
E, eExplanation
The letter name for #1 is "E, e".Rate this question:
- 12.
Please type the letter name of #2:
Correct Answer
A, aExplanation
The correct answer is "A, a" because it is the letter name that corresponds to the symbol provided in the question.Rate this question:
- 13.
Please type the letter name of #3:
Correct Answer
F, fExplanation
The correct answer is "F, f" because the question asks for the letter name of #3, and the letter "F" corresponds to the number 3 in the alphabet. The lowercase letter "f" is also a valid answer as it is the lowercase version of the letter "F".Rate this question:
- 14.
Please type the letter name of #4:
Correct Answer
G, gExplanation
The correct answer is "G, g" because it is the letter name that corresponds to the given question.Rate this question:
- 15.
Please type the letter name of #5:
Correct Answer
C, c, middle c, Middle C, Middle c, middle CExplanation
The correct answer is C, c, middle c, Middle C, Middle c, middle C. This answer is correct because it includes all possible variations of the letter name for the note "middle C". The note "middle C" is typically represented by the letter C, and it can be written in lowercase (c) or uppercase (C), with the words "middle" or "Middle" preceding it. The variations in capitalization and word order are all included in the answer.Rate this question:
- 16.
In 4/4 time signature, a whole note gets 4 big beats.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In a 4/4 time signature, also known as common time, there are four beats in each measure. A whole note is equivalent to four beats, so it fills the entire measure. Therefore, the statement that a whole note gets 4 big beats in a 4/4 time signature is true.Rate this question:
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- 17.
In 4/4 time signature, a half note gets 1 big beat.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
In 4/4 time signature, a half note does not get 1 big beat. In 4/4 time, there are 4 beats per measure, and a half note receives 2 beats. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 18.
A dotted note adds back half of the note's original value.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A dotted note is a musical notation that adds half of the original note's value to its duration. This means that if a note is originally worth 4 beats, a dotted version of that note would be worth 6 beats. Therefore, the statement that a dotted note adds back half of the note's original value is true.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Symbol #1 is a/an:
- A.
8th Rest
- B.
8th Note
- C.
Quarter Rest
- D.
Quarter Note
- E.
Half Rest
- F.
Half Note
Correct Answer
C. Quarter RestExplanation
The given symbol is a quarter rest. A quarter rest is a musical notation symbol that indicates a brief silence or pause in the music for one quarter of the duration of a whole note. It is represented by a squiggly line that hangs below the middle line of the musical staff.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Symbol #2 is a/an:
- A.
8th Rest
- B.
8th Note
- C.
Quarter Rest
- D.
Quarter Note
- E.
Half Rest
- F.
Half Note
Correct Answer
A. 8th RestExplanation
The symbol #2 represents an 8th Rest. In music notation, a rest indicates a period of silence or pause in the music. An 8th Rest specifically represents a silence that lasts for the duration of an 8th note. This means that the performer should not play or sing any sound for the duration of an 8th note when encountering this symbol in the music.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Symbol #3 is a/an:
- A.
8th Rest
- B.
8th Note
- C.
Quarter Rest
- D.
Quarter Note
- E.
Half Rest
- F.
Half Note
Correct Answer
E. Half RestExplanation
The symbol #3 represents a half rest in music notation. A half rest indicates a silence or pause in the music that lasts for the same duration as a half note. It is written as a solid rectangle sitting on top of the middle line of the staff, indicating that the musician should not play or sing for the duration of the rest.Rate this question:
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- 22.
A line that connects two 8th notes together is called a flag,
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A line that connects two 8th notes together is called a beam, not a flag.Rate this question:
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- 23.
How do you spell the name of this class?
- A.
Chours
- B.
Corus
- C.
Chorus
- D.
Dog
Correct Answer
C. ChorusExplanation
The correct answer is "Chorus" because it is the only option that correctly spells the name of the class. "Chours" and "Corus" are misspellings, and "Dog" is unrelated to the topic.Rate this question:
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