MUSIC QUIZ No.

NAME: _____________________________________ Grade 6 _________________ Score: 10

Instructions: Read and understand the questions below. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided.

1. Notes and rests are used in creating rhythmic patterns. What kind of rest is
needed to complete the measure of the rhythmic pattern below?

A.

B.

C.

D.

2. Which note receives 6 beats in 6 time signature?

8

A.

B.

C.

D.

3. The value of notes will vary on the given time signature. What time signature is
appropriate for this musical phrase?

1
 A. 2
4

B. 3
4

C. 4
4

D. 6
8

4. Some musical symbols have its proper place on the staff. Where is the time
signature located on the staff?

A. after the clef and the key signature

B. before the key signature
C. before the clef
D. after the notes

5. Analyze the musical phrase and identify the encircled musical symbol.

A. eighth rest
B. half rest
C. quarter rest
D. whole rest

6. Which statement is NOT TRUE about notes and rests.

A. Notes are musical symbols that represent time signature.

B. Rests represent silence in music.
C. Notes and rests are placed on a staff with other musical symbols to create a
song.
D. The value of a dot is half the value of a note or rest it follows.

7. What conducting pattern is appropriate to this rhythmic pattern?

2
A.

B.

C.

D.

8. A note value indicates the relative duration of a note. How many beats does a
whole note ( ) receive?

A. 1 beat
B. 2 beats
C. 3 beats
D. 4 beats

9. Which statement is CORRECT?

A. Conducting gestures guide only the rhythm of the composition.

B. The purpose of conducting is to keep the whole orchestra, choir, and band
coordinated, so that all the participating musicians will start and stop at the
right time through the cue of the conductor.
C. A conductor uses the rhythm to lead a musical group.
D. There is only one types of time signature and it is called compound time
signature.

10. Which one is a compound time signature?

A. 2
4

3
B. 3
4

C. 4
4

D. 6
8

Prepared by:
Teacher Love Lei C. Davenport