Which clef is commonly used for notating music for the violin?

• Bass clef
• Alto clef
• Tenor clef
• Treble clef

A whole note is held for four beats in common time.

What is the term for the speed of a piece of music?

• Tempo

Which of the following is NOT a dynamic marking?

• p
• f
• mf
• Allegro

The key signature with one sharp represents the key of G major.

What is the Italian term for 'loud' in music?

• Forte

Which interval is made up of eight notes, such as from C to the next higher C?

• Fifth
• Sixth
• Octave
• Fourth

A sharp sign raises a note by a half step.

Which scale consists only of whole steps?

• Major scale
• Minor scale
• Whole tone scale
• Chromatic scale

What is the symbol called that cancels a sharp or flat?

• Natural

A time signature of 3/4 means there are three quarter notes per measure.

Which of the following is a chord consisting of three notes?

• Triad
• Tetrad
• Dyad
• Pentad

The bass clef is also known as the F clef.

What is the term for gradually getting louder in music?

• Crescendo

Which term describes a smooth, connected style of playing?

• Staccato
• Marcato
• Legato
• Tenuto

A flat sign lowers a note by a whole step.

What is the relative minor of C major?

• A minor

Which of the following is NOT a string instrument?

• Violin
• Cello
• Flute
• Viola

The chromatic scale uses all twelve pitches within an octave.

What is the name for the distance between two pitches?

• Interval