Q.1
How many flats are in the key of B flat major?
  • 1 (B flat)
  • 2 (B and E flat)
  • 3 (B, E and A flat)
  • 4 (B, E, A and D flat)
Q.2
How many beats are in a 12/8 time signature?
  • 8 crotchet beats per bar
  • 8 eighth note beats per bar
  • 12 crotchet beats per bar
  • 12 eighth note beats per bar
Q.3
How many sharps or flats are in the key of G major?
  • None
  • 1 sharp (F sharp)
  • 2 flats (B and E flat)
  • 3 sharps (F, C and G sharp)
Q.4
What is a time signature?
  • A set time limit for the performance
  • A signed calendar date printed on the score
  • A way of showing how many beats a bar is made up of
  • The average time a piece of music takes to play
Q.5
How many beats are in a 3/4 time signature?
  • 3 eighth note beats
  • 3 crotchet beats
  • 4 half note beats
  • 4 crotchet beats
Q.6
How many sharps or flats are in the key of C major?
  • None
  • 1 flat (B flat)
  • 1 sharp and 1 flat (F sharp and B flat)
  • 2 sharps (F and C sharp)
Q.7
What is 'common time'?
  • A method of describing a repeated rhythm
  • An alternative way of writing the 4/4 time signature
  • The average speed of a piece
  • The grouping of equal rhythms
Q.8
How many eighth notes are in a 6/8 time signature?
  • 3
  • 4
  • 6
  • 8
Q.9
What major key signature has three sharps?
  • A major
  • D major
  • E major
  • F major
Q.10
What does a key signature illustrate?
  • How many chord changes occur in the music
  • The central melodic themes of the music being played
  • The number of piano keys used to play the piece
  • Which and how many sharps/flats are used in the music
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