Junior Secondary · 8-9 · Arts Education

Music Theory Basics

40 practice questions available.

How many beats does a whole note get in common time (4/4)?

4 beats

What is the term for a series of notes played one after another that forms a musical idea?

A melody

What is the term for two or more notes played at the same time?

A chord (harmony)

What do we call the arrangement of sharps and flats at the beginning of a piece of music that tells you the key?

A key signature

What is the musical term for how loud or soft a piece is played?

Dynamics

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