Master Music Notation: A Comprehensive Guide for 5th Graders

Question 1

What is the special symbol used to cancel out a sharp or flat accidental in music notation?

Accepted Answer

The natural sign

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The flat sign

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The sharp sign

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The question mark

Question 2

Which of the following lines in staff notation separates the treble and bass clefs?

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The grand staff line

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The middle C line

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The ledger line

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The bar line

Question 3

What is the term for a group of three eighth notes played together?

Accepted Answer

A triplet

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A duplet

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A quadruplet

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A quintuplet

Question 4

Which of the following musical instruments is typically used to play the lowest bass notes in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

The double bass

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The piano

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The violin

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The cello

Question 5

What is the Italian musical term for 'loud'?

Accepted Answer

Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 6

What is the main purpose of accidentals?

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To change the pitch of notes

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To indicate the end of a phrase

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To add dynamics to the music

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To show the key signature

Question 7

What is the primary role of a clef?

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To indicate the range of pitches for an instrument

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To show the rhythm of the music

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To indicate the tempo of the music

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To identify the key signature

Question 8

Which time signature signifies that each measure contains two beats?

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2/4

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4/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 9

What is the purpose of dynamics in music?

Accepted Answer

To vary the volume of the music

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To indicate the tempo of the music

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To show the key signature

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To change the pitch of the music

Question 10

At the start of a piece of music, which symbol is used?

Accepted Answer

Clef

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Double bar line

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Time signature

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Key signature

Question 11

In a 4/4 time signature, how many beats are there per measure?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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6

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8

Question 12

Which symbol tells us that a note or group of notes should not be played?

Accepted Answer

Rest

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Quarter note

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Half note

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Whole note

Question 13

What symbol is used to show the key of a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Key signature

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Clef

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Time signature

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Bar line

Question 14

Which line on the musical staff separates the treble clef from the bass clef?

Accepted Answer

Middle C line

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Ledger line

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Bar line

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Double bar line

Question 15

How long does a dotted quarter note last?

Accepted Answer

1.5 beats

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1 beat

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2 beats

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3 beats

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a musical dynamic?

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Allegro

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Forte

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Piano

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Crescendo

Question 17

Which of these is the symbol for a half note?

Accepted Answer

A filled-in oval with a stem

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A filled-in oval with a flag

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A filled-in oval with a line through it

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An empty square with a stem

Question 18

Which musical clef is most commonly used for high-pitched instruments like the violin or flute?

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Treble clef

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Bass clef

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Alto clef

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Tenor clef

Question 19

What is the purpose of a bar line in musical notation?

Accepted Answer

To separate different parts of the music

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To show where the music ends

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To indicate the speed of the music

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To mark the highest note in the song

Question 20

Which note value is shorter than a quarter note but longer than a sixteenth note?

Accepted Answer

Eighth note

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Quarter note

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Sixteenth note

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Thirty-second note

Question 21

What is the symbol for a sharp in musical notation?

Accepted Answer

#

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b

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n

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s

Question 22

Which musical term indicates how fast or slow the music should be played?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Volume

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 23

Which musical staff is used to write music for instruments that play low notes, such as the tuba or bassoon?

Accepted Answer

Bass staff

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Treble staff

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Alto staff

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Tenor staff

Question 24

What symbol is used to show the end of a musical piece or section?

Accepted Answer

A double bar line

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A single bar line

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A repeat sign

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A coda

Question 25

How much longer does a whole note last compared to a half note?

Accepted Answer

Twice as long

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Half as long

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They last the same amount of time

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It depends on the tempo of the music

Question 26

What is the main purpose of a key signature in music?

Accepted Answer

To set the key or tonality of a piece.

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To show the tempo or speed of a piece.

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To indicate the time signature or rhythm.

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To show the volume or dynamics of a piece.

Question 27

Which note holds the sound for half the time of a whole note?

Accepted Answer

Half note

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Quarter note

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Whole note

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Eighth note

Question 28

What is the name for the symbol that shows two or more notes played together?

Accepted Answer

Chord

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Arpeggio

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Scale

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Harmony

Question 29

Which word shows music getting louder?

Accepted Answer

Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Forte

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Piano

Question 30

In music with 2 beats in each measure and a quarter note getting one beat, what is the time signature?

Accepted Answer

2/4

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4/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 31

Which group of instruments is played with a bow?

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String

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Wind

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Percussion

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Brass

Question 32

What do rests tell us to do in music?

Accepted Answer

Be silent

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Change the key

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Change the time signature

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Repeat a part

Question 33

Which symbol is used to make a note sound one half-step higher?

Accepted Answer

Sharp

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Flat

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Natural

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Double sharp

Question 34

Which clef is used for the high-pitched singing voices?

Accepted Answer

Treble clef

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Bass clef

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Alto clef

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Tenor clef

Question 35

Which time signature tells us that there are 4 beats in each measure?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 36

What is the group of lines and spaces called where we write music?

Accepted Answer

Musical staff

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Measure

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Clef

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Bar line

Question 37

Which symbol is used to connect two notes and make them sound like one longer note?

Accepted Answer

Tie

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Slur

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Staccato

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Tenuto

Question 38

How does using different volumes in a musical performance enhance its appeal?

Accepted Answer

It creates contrast and variety in the loudness of the music

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It alters the speed of the music

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It changes the notes being played

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It adds extra sounds to the music

Question 39

Which time signature tells us that each beat is divided into four equal parts?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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3/4

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2/4

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1/4

Question 40

What does a black dot added to a notehead indicate?

Accepted Answer

A longer duration than a regular note

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A shorter duration than a regular note

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A rest

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A change in pitch

Question 41

Which symbol is used to show that there is no sound?

Accepted Answer

Rest

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Double bar line

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Repeat sign

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Clef

Question 42

What is the name of the symbol that raises the pitch of a note?

Accepted Answer

Sharp

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Flat

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Natural

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Double sharp

Question 43

Which type of musical scale has seven different notes?

Accepted Answer

Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

Question 44

What is the main purpose of a metronome?

Accepted Answer

To keep a steady beat

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To change the pitch of a note

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To indicate the end of a piece of music

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To record a musical performance

Question 45

Which symbol shows a quarter note?

Accepted Answer

♩

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♪

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♫

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♬

Question 46

What does the symbol '|' mean in music?

Accepted Answer

Bar line

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Time signature

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Cleff

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Rest

Question 47

What's the difference between legato and staccato?

Accepted Answer

Legato is smooth and connected, while staccato is short and separated

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Legato is short and separated, while staccato is smooth and connected

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Legato is played with a strong accent, while staccato is played lightly

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Staccato is played with a strong accent, while legato is played lightly

Question 48

What symbol means the end of a piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Double bar line

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Single bar line

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Repeat sign

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Coda

Question 49

A half note receives how many beats?

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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3

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4

Question 50

Which of these is a sharp?

Accepted Answer

#

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b

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^

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v

Question 51

What line is between the treble and bass clefs?

Accepted Answer

Middle C line

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Ledger line

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Bar line

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Staff line

Question 52

What does a crescendo mean?

Accepted Answer

Gradually get louder

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Gradually get softer

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Stay the same volume

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Suddenly change volume

Question 53

What symbol marks the end of a song?

Accepted Answer

Double bar

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Single bar

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Repeat sign

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Fermata

Question 54

Why do we use music notation?

Accepted Answer

To share musical ideas clearly

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To draw pictures with music

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To keep music in our heads

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To show our feelings

Question 55

A piece of music with three beats in each measure and a quarter note getting one beat has a time signature of?

Accepted Answer

3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8