Music Theory 101

Question 1

To determine the key signature in a sharp key:

Accepted Answer

go up a half step from the last sharp

Question 2

The order of the flats in a key signature is:

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

Question 3

In 3/4 time, there are ___ beats per measure.

Accepted Answer

3

Question 4

In 2/4 time, there are ___ beats per measure.

Accepted Answer

2

Question 5

To determine the key signature for flat keys with 2 or more flats, remember:

Accepted Answer

the next-to-last flat is the name of the key

Question 6

The flat sign ____ the pitch of a note.

Accepted Answer

lowers

Question 7

The note names of the four spaces in the treble clef staff from bottom to top are:

Accepted Answer

FACE

Question 8

The enharmonic note for Ab is:

Accepted Answer

G#

Question 9

The natural sign ____ a previous sharp or flat.

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cancels

Question 10

The key signature with one flat is :

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F Major

Question 11

The note names of the four spaces in the bass clef from bottom to top are:

Accepted Answer

ACEG

Question 12

The note names of the five lines in the bass clef from bottom to top are:

Accepted Answer

GBDFA

Question 13

Legato singing or playing means to play the music ______.

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smoothly connected

Question 14

The sharp sign ____ the pitch of a note.

Accepted Answer

raises

Question 15

Two scales or notes that sound the same, but that are written differently are called:

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enharmonic

Question 16

A slur occurs when 2 notes of ___ are joined by a curved line.

Accepted Answer

different pitches

Question 17

The order of the sharps in a key signature is:

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

Question 18

The note names of the five lines in the treble clef from bottom to top are:

Accepted Answer

EGBDF

Question 19

A tie occurs when 2 notes of ____ are joined by a curved line.

Accepted Answer

the same pitch

Questions 19