Musicianship Test For Level 2
This test is aligned to the Accent On Achievement Book series for bands.
- 1.
A ______ is made up of _____ lines and _____ spaces and is used to write music on.
- A.
Staff, 4, 5
- B.
4, staff, 5
- C.
Staff, 5, 4
- D.
5, 4, lines
Correct Answer
C. Staff, 5, 4Explanation
A staff is made up of 5 lines and 4 spaces and is used to write music on.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A _____ is at the end of every section or piece of music.
- A.
Barline
- B.
Double barline
- C.
Key signature
- D.
Time signature
Correct Answer
B. Double barlineExplanation
A double barline is at the end of every section or piece of music. It is used to indicate the end of a musical phrase or section and helps to visually separate different parts of the music. It is a stronger and more definitive ending marker compared to a regular barline, which is used to separate measures within a section. The double barline is commonly used in sheet music to guide performers and provide a clear structure to the composition.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In "4/4" time, a _____ equals four beats, a _____ equals two beats of sound and a ____ equals one beat of sound.
- A.
Whole note, half note, quarter note
- B.
Half note, whole note, quarter note
- C.
Quarter note, whole note, half note
- D.
Whole note, quarter note, half note
Correct Answer
A. Whole note, half note, quarter noteExplanation
In "4/4" time, the whole note equals four beats, the half note equals two beats of sound, and the quarter note equals one beat of sound.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A _____ tells how many beats are in a measure and what kind of note gets one beat.
Correct Answer
time signature, timesignatureExplanation
A time signature is a musical notation that indicates the number of beats in a measure and the type of note that receives one beat. It consists of two numbers stacked vertically, with the top number representing the number of beats per measure and the bottom number indicating the type of note that receives one beat. The time signature is essential for musicians to maintain the correct rhythm and timing while playing a piece of music.Rate this question:
- 5.
Everything between two bar lines is called a _________ .
- A.
Key signature
- B.
Time signature
- C.
Double barline
- D.
Measure
Correct Answer
D. MeasureExplanation
A measure is a segment of music that is contained between two bar lines. It is a way to organize the music into smaller sections and helps musicians keep track of the beats and rhythms. Each measure typically contains a specific number of beats, which is determined by the time signature. Therefore, the correct answer is measure.Rate this question:
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- 6.
True or False: The names of the spaces in treble clef from bottom to the top are: F, A, C, E.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The names of the spaces in the treble clef from bottom to top are F, A, C, and E. This is true because in the treble clef, the spaces represent the notes F, A, C, and E respectively.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The names of the lines in the treble clef form bottom to the top are:
- A.
A, B, C, D, E
- B.
E, G, F, A, C
- C.
E, G, B, D, F
- D.
G, B, D, F, A
Correct Answer
C. E, G, B, D, FExplanation
The names of the lines in the treble clef form bottom to the top are E, G, B, D, F. This is because each line on the treble clef represents a specific note. Starting from the bottom line, the notes on the lines of the treble clef are E, G, B, D, and F.Rate this question:
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- 8.
True or False: The names of the spaces in the bass clef from the bottom to the top are: A, C, E, G.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The names of the spaces in the bass clef from the bottom to the top are A, C, E, G. This is because in the bass clef, the spaces represent the notes in ascending order, starting from the bottom. The bottom space represents A, the next space up represents C, the next space up represents E, and the top space represents G. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The names of the lines in bass clef from the bottom to the top are:
- A.
G, B, D, F, A
- B.
E, G, B, D, F
- C.
G, B, A, C, E
- D.
F, D, B, G, F,
Correct Answer
A. G, B, D, F, AExplanation
The correct answer is G, B, D, F, A. In the bass clef, the lines from bottom to top represent the notes G, B, D, F, and A. Each line on the bass clef corresponds to a specific note, and these notes are represented by the letters on the lines. In this case, the lines represent the notes G, B, D, F, and A, in that order.Rate this question:
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