Piano Music Theory Basics

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1. 1

   What is the arrangement of whole steps and half steps in a major scale?

   A Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half B Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole C Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half
2. 2

   How many black keys are there on a standard 88-key piano?

   A 32 B 34 C 36
3. 3

   Which note does the grand staff consist of?

   A Treble and Bass clef notes B Only Treble clef notes C Only Bass clef notes
4. 4

   What is the term for gradually getting softer in music?

   A Crescendo B Decrescendo C Staccato
5. 5

   In 4/4 time, how many beats does a dotted quarter note receive?

   A 1.5 beats B 1.75 beats C 2 beats
6. 6

   What does 'piano' mean in musical dynamics?

   A Soft B Loud C Moderate
7. 7

   Which note is a semitone higher than G?

   A A B F# C G#
8. 8

   Which is the relative minor of C Major?

   A A minor B E minor C D minor
9. 9

   What does 'fermata' indicate in a piece of music?

   A Increase tempo B Hold the note longer C Play staccato
10. 10

    What is the purpose of the damper pedal on a piano?

    A Sustain the sound of the notes B Muffle the sound C Increase the volume
11. 11

    In which key has 3 sharps?

    A A major B A major C F Major