Basic Music Theory

In 4/4 time a half note is held for 

The bottom number of a time signature tells you..

This symbol means to play softly.

The top number of a time signature tells you...

This clef is for high sounds, it is also known as the G clef.

The lines for the bass clef are...

These vertical lines divide music into measures.

5 lines 4 spaces where music is written.

In 2/2 time, what note is worth 1 beat?

What are the space notes in alto clef?

These lines mean you've reached the end of the music.

What kind of note receives one count in 3/4 time?

How many beats per measure in 6/8 time?

Play medium soft.

A dot to the side of a note means:

In 4/4 time this note is held for 1 beat.

This curved line tells you to play all of these notes in one bow.

In 4/4 time this note is worth 1 1/2 beats.

In 4/4 time this note is held for 3 beats.

Play medium loud.

These are added above or below the staff to extend the range of the staff.

In 6/8 time, what note receives 1 count?

This is Italian for strong, in music it means play loud.

In 4/4 time, one of these notes is worth 1/2 beat.

A dot underneath or above a note is..

Used for low sounds, also known as the F clef.

The lines of the treble clef staff are...

The second time through this section you will..

The spaces for the treble clef are...

What are the line notes in alto clef?

In 4/4 time this note is held for 4 beats.

How many beats per measure in 4/4 time?

This is the space between bar lines.