Parks JHS January Band Quiz

By Doug Boughter

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1.

Write three things you are looking forward to in this class...((Don't forget to send me your certificate at the end of this quiz))
2.

The notes on the staff LINES from the bottom up are:
- A.
  
  EBDFG
- B.
  
  EGBFD
- C.
  
  EGBDF
- D.
  
  FDBGE
Correct Answer
C. EGBDF

Explanation
The notes on the staff lines from the bottom up follow a specific pattern: E, G, B, D, and F. This pattern is commonly known as the "Every Good Boy Does Fine" or "Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge" mnemonic. It helps to remember the names of the notes on the lines of the treble clef staff.

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3.

The note on the staff SPACES from the bottom up are:
- A.
  
  FACE
- B.
  
  ACEF
- C.
  
  EGBDF
- D.
  
  FARC
Correct Answer
A. FACE

Explanation
The given note on the staff spaces from the bottom up are FACE. This is because the note names on the spaces of the staff, starting from the bottom, follow the sequence FACE. Each letter represents a different note. Therefore, the correct answer is FACE.

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4.

This is a...
- A.
  
  Quarter note
- B.
  
  Quarter rest
- C.
  
  Half rest
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Quarter rest

Explanation
The given answer, "quarter rest," is correct because a quarter rest is a musical notation symbol that indicates a silence or pause in music for the duration of one quarter note. It is represented by a solid black rectangle sitting on top of the middle line of the musical staff.

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5.

This is a...
- A.
  
  Eighth rest
- B.
  
  Eighth note
- C.
  
  Sixteenth rest
- D.
  
  Staff
Correct Answer
A. Eighth rest

Explanation
The given correct answer is "Eighth rest." An eighth rest is a musical notation symbol that represents a silence or pause in music for the duration of an eighth note. It is identified by its shape, which resembles a small rectangle sitting on top of the middle line of the staff. In contrast to a note, a rest indicates a moment of silence in the music.

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6.

A dotted quarter note receives...
- A.
  
  2 beats
- B.
  
  3 beats
- C.
  
  2 1/2 beats
- D.
  
  1 1/2 beats
Correct Answer
D. 1 1/2 beats

Explanation
A dotted quarter note receives 1 1/2 beats because a dotted note adds half of its original value to itself. In this case, a quarter note normally receives 1 beat, so adding half of that value (1/2) gives us a total of 1 1/2 beats.

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7.

A dotted half note receives...
- A.
  
  2 beats
- B.
  
  3 beats
- C.
  
  4 beats
- D.
  
  5 beats
Correct Answer
B. 3 beats

Explanation
A dotted half note receives 3 beats. In musical notation, a dot placed next to a note increases its duration by half of its original value. A half note normally receives 2 beats, but when dotted, it receives an additional half of its value, resulting in a total of 3 beats.

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8.

This is the....
- A.
  
  Key of f# with two sharps
- B.
  
  Key of f with two sharps
- C.
  
  Key of G with one sharp
- D.
  
  Key of A with one sharp
Correct Answer
C. Key of G with one sharp

Explanation
The key of G with one sharp refers to the key signature that includes one sharp, which is F#. This means that when playing in the key of G, all F notes are automatically raised to F# throughout the piece. This key signature is commonly used in music and is known as the G major key.

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9.

What is this sign?
- A.
  
  Bass note
- B.
  
  Bass clef
- C.
  
  Basso profundo
- D.
  
  Bass speaker
Correct Answer
B. Bass clef

Explanation
The correct answer is "Bass clef." The bass clef is a musical symbol used to indicate the low pitch range of musical notes. It is typically used for instruments with a lower range, such as the bass guitar or double bass. The symbol resembles a backward "C" with two dots placed above and below the fourth line of the staff. It helps musicians identify and read the notes that are played in the lower register.

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10.

This is a....
- A.
  
  Crescendo, it means get softer
- B.
  
  Crescendo, it means get louder
- C.
  
  Accent
- D.
  
  Slur
Correct Answer
B. Crescendo, it means get louder

Explanation
The correct answer is "crescendo, it means get louder." A crescendo is a musical term that indicates a gradual increase in volume or intensity. It is typically represented by the symbol "

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11.

F stands for FORTE and means play loudly
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that in musical notation, "F" stands for FORTE, which is an Italian term meaning "play loudly." Therefore, the statement that "F stands for FORTE and means play loudly" is true.

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12.

FF stands for MEDIUM LOUD and is slightly softer than F
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is false. FF stands for FORTISSIMO, not MEDIUM LOUD. FORTISSIMO indicates a very loud volume level, much louder than F. Therefore, FF is significantly louder than F, not softer.

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13.

Look at the following music. What is the first note in the 2nd measure?
- A.
  
  F
- B.
  
  F#
- C.
  
  Eb
- D.
  
  Fb
Correct Answer
A. F

Explanation
The first note in the 2nd measure is F.

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14.

This is a...
- A.
  
  Tie
- B.
  
  Crescendo
- C.
  
  Slur
- D.
  
  Fermata
Correct Answer
C. Slur

Explanation
A slur is a musical notation that indicates to smoothly connect two or more notes together. It is represented by a curved line over or under the notes, indicating that they should be played without any separation or articulation. In this case, the given options are all musical terms, but only "slur" relates to a notation used in music. A tie is a curved line that connects two notes of the same pitch, indicating that they should be played as a single note. A crescendo is a gradual increase in volume, and a fermata is a symbol indicating to hold a note or pause longer than its written duration.

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15.

Which is true about this music?
- A.
  
  4 beats = 4 beats
- B.
  
  When you tie to notes together they become the sum of those note
- C.
  
  2 half notes combined equal the same value as a whole note
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The correct answer is "all of the above". This means that all the statements mentioned in the question are true about the music. The first statement states that 4 beats are equal to 4 beats, which is a simple mathematical equivalence. The second statement explains that when two notes are tied together, their durations are added up. Finally, the third statement states that two half notes combined have the same value as a whole note. Therefore, all three statements are true and accurately describe the characteristics of the music.

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