Australian Music Examinations Board Grade 2 Theory AMEB Grade 2 Theory Music Notation and Symbols

Question 1

In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, which clef is primarily used for treble (higher-pitched) instruments and the right hand of piano music?

Accepted Answer

Treble clef

Answer

Bass clef

Answer

Alto clef

Answer

Tenor clef

Question 2

How many ledger lines above the treble clef staff is middle C written?

Accepted Answer

One ledger line below

Answer

Two ledger lines below

Answer

One ledger line above

Answer

On the first line

Question 3

In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, what does a sharp sign (#) placed before a note indicate?

Accepted Answer

Raise the note by a semitone

Answer

Lower the note by a semitone

Answer

Play the note louder

Answer

Double the note's value

Question 4

What is the symbol for a natural sign in music notation, used to cancel a sharp or flat?

Accepted Answer

A square with two vertical lines and two horizontal lines (♮)

Answer

A filled square

Answer

A circle with a line

Answer

An X

Question 5

In AMEB Grade 2 Theory, which note value is equivalent to two crotchets (quarter notes)?

Accepted Answer

Minim

Answer

Semibreve

Answer

Quaver

Answer

Semiquaver

Question 6

On the bass clef staff, what note is written on the second line from the bottom?

Accepted Answer

G

Answer

F

Answer

A

Answer

B