Music Theory Quiz

So you think you know your music theory?

Let's test your knowledge with a simple music theory quiz.

1. What is Rhythm?

2. What is a Semitone?

3. How long does a Minim last for?

4. What is a Sharp?

5. What is the symbol below called?

6. What is an Accompaniment?

7. What is the purpose of a Bar line?

8. What is an Accidental?

9. What does the Key tell you about a piece of music?

10. What does the symbol below mean?

If you found these questions easy then you obviously know your music theory basics.

But if you weren't so sure then it's time you brushed up your knowledge....

2. A Semitone is the smallest gap between one note and the next. Also called a half-step.

3. A Minim lasts for two beats.

4. A Sharp is a sign that tells you to play one semitone higher in pitch.

5. It's called a Treble Clef.

6. An Accompaniment is a musical part that supports a melody.

7. A Bar Line divides the music up into small pieces to make it easier to read.

8. An Accidental is a sign that tells you to play a sharp or flat that is not in the key signature (shown at the beginning of the music)

9. The Key of a piece of music tells you what sharps or flats to play.

10. This symbol tells you that there are 6 quavers(eighth notes) in a bar.