Understanding Music - Grade 1 Theory Revision

Question 1

Which one of these is not a clef?

Accepted Answer

sharp

Question 2

What would the note value equivalent of this rest be?

Accepted Answer

Semiquaver

Question 3

What is another way of writing this time signature?

Accepted Answer

4/4

Question 4

In a C Major scale, where would you find the semitone steps? (Choose all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Between E and F, Between B and C

Question 5

Natural, Harmonic and Melodic are all variations of which type of scale?

Accepted Answer

Minor

Question 6

What kind of scale is this?

Accepted Answer

Pentatonic

Question 7

How would you describe 6/8 time signature?

Accepted Answer

compound duple

Question 8

What does a natural symbol do to a note?

Accepted Answer

It cancels a sharp or flat

Question 9

What are the four space notes called in bass clef?

Accepted Answer

ACEG

Question 10

What does a dot do to a note when placed beside it?

Accepted Answer

It adds on half the value of that note

Question 11

Dorian, Aeolian and Lydian are all names of what?

Accepted Answer

Modes

Question 12

Which scale uses all 12 notes in an octave range?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic

Question 13

What is the name for the five lines and four spaces where notes sit on?

Accepted Answer

stave

Question 14

Identify this note that uses ledger lines.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 15

Which time signature is an example of simple triple time?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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