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[Beginner] Test Your Music Theory Knowledge!
Test your knowledge with 10 multiple choice questions.
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
Which musical term indicates that a note should be played softly?
a) Forte
b) Pianissimo
c) Crescendo
d) Staccato
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)
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
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
In the C major scale, what is the dominant note?
a) G
b) C
c) E
d) F
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
Which instrument is played by blowing air through a reed to produce sound?
a) Piano
b) Violin
c) Trumpet
d) Clarinet
In music, what is the term for the distance between two pitches?
a) Rhythm
b) Harmony
c) Interval
d) Melody
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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