[Beginner] Test Your Music Theory Knowledge!
Test your knowledge with 10 multiple choice questions.
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Which clef is commonly used for lower-pitched instruments like the cello and bassoon?
a) Treble clef
b) Bass clef
c) Alto clef
d) Tenor clef
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Which musical term indicates that a note should be played softly?
a) Forte
b) Pianissimo
c) Crescendo
d) Staccato
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What symbol is used in music notation to indicate that a note should be raised by a semitone?
a) ♯ (sharp)
b) ♭ (flat)
c) ♮ (natural)
d) × (double sharp)
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What does the time signature 3/4 indicate?
a) Three semibreve beats per bar
b) Four crotchet beats per bar
c) Three crotchet beats per bar
d) Four minim beats per bar
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What is the interval between C and G called? a) Major sixth b) Perfect fifth c) Minor third d) Major second
a) Sixth
b) Fifth
c) Third
d) Second
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In the C major scale, what is the dominant note?
a) G
b) C
c) E
d) F
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What is the name of the family of instruments that includes the violin, viola, cello, and double bass?
a) Woodwinds
b) Brass
c) Strings
d) Percussion
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Which instrument is played by blowing air through a reed to produce sound?
a) Piano
b) Violin
c) Trumpet
d) Clarinet
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In music, what is the term for the distance between two pitches?
a) Rhythm
b) Harmony
c) Interval
d) Melody
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What is the name of the five-line staff commonly used in Western music notation?
a) Ledger
b) Stave (or staff)
c) Clef
d) Bar
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