Notation

Question 1

What is a beat?

Answer 1

A pulsation that divides time into equal lengths.

Question 2

What is tempo?

Answer 2

The tempo refers to the speed of the beat.

Question 3

What is a note?

Answer 3

A pitch played for a duration of time based on the type of note value.

Question 4

True or False: The direction of the stem on a note affects the characteristics of the note.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What is a beam?

Answer 5

A beam is a way to connect notes that have flags.

Question 6

What is an Augmentation Dot?

Answer 6

A dot symbol attached to a note indicating it is 50% larger than it normally is.

Question 7

What is a double dotted note?

Answer 7

Two dot symbols preceding a note indicating that it’s value is 75% longer than it normally is.

Question 8

What is a tie?

Answer 8

A symbol used to connect two note values indicating to sustain the note for the duration of the combined value of said notes.

Question 9

Define accidental.

Answer 9

A notation used to raise or lower a natural note pitch