Music Theory/Composition Flashcards

1

In 6/8 time, which note gets the beat?

Quarter Note
Sixth Note
Whole Note
Eighth Note

2

Name the note on the music staff

D
E
B
G

3

What does a Perfect 5th sound like?

NBC
Twinkle Twinkle
The Simpsons
Over the Rainbow

4

Name the note on the music staff

F
E
A
C

5

What does a minor second sound like?

Jaws
Happy Birthday
The Simpsons
Fur Elise

6

Name the musical symbol

Key Signature
Time Signature
Bass Clef
Treble Clef

7

Which chord is incorrect?

C E G
F G C
A C E
G B D

8

How many notes are in a triad?

3
5
4
2

9

Name the musical symbol

Bass Clef
Key Signature
Treble Clef
Time Signature

10

How many half steps are in a minor third?

3
5
2
4

11

Name the musical symbol

Bass Clef
Key Signature
Treble Clef
Time Signature

12

Which interval is the largest?

Minor 7th
Major Second
Perfect 5th
Octave

13

How many beats fit into a 4/4 measure?

4
5
3
2

14

Name the note on the music staff

E
C
A
F

15

Name the musical symbol

Bass Clef
Treble Clef
Time Signature
Key Signature

Music Theory/Composition

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Music Theory/Composition

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