Final Vocab Test

Question 1

Accidental

Answer 1

An occurence of a sharp, flat, or natural sign in music, staying in effect for one measure.

Question 2

Enharmonics

Answer 2

The same pitch identified by two different names. (EX: F# and Db)

Question 3

Chord

Answer 3

Two or more different notes played together and sounds generally pleasing. (Looks like three notes stacked on top of each other)

Question 4

Arpeggio

Answer 4

A broken chord when the notes are played one after another. (Looks like a staircase on the music staff)

Question 5

Key Signature

Answer 5

A set of sharps or flats at the beginning of the music staff, indicating key of the composition. (Looks like a hashtag or a fancy b)

Question 6

Time Signature

Answer 6

A symbol that appears at the beginning of the staff made up of two numbers, one above the other indicating how many beats are in a measure, and what type of note receives a beat. (Looks like a fraction)

Question 7

Ledger Line

Answer 7

Sharp horizontal lines above or below the staff to extend the range of notes of the staff. (Looks like a line going through a note)

Question 8

Fermata

Answer 8

A mark over a note or rest that is to be held for an unspecified amount of time. (Looks like an arch with a dot in the middle)