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Question 1

When notating a triplet in 4/4 time, three eighth-note triplets equal the duration of:

Accepted Answer

One quarter note

Answer

Three eighth-note triplets are played in the time normally occupied by two eighth notes, i.e., one quarter note.

Question 2

A key signature with four sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#) indicates which major key?

Accepted Answer

E major

Answer

Four sharps in the key signature indicate E major (or its relative minor, C# minor).

Question 3

In transcription, the symbol 'tr' followed by a wavy line above a note indicates:

Accepted Answer

Trill

Answer

The trill (tr) indicates rapid alternation between the written note and the step above it.

Question 4

What does a double bar line with two dots (repeat sign) at the end of a section tell the transcriber?

Accepted Answer

Play the enclosed section twice

Answer

A repeat sign instructs the performer to return to the corresponding start repeat and play the section again.

Question 5

When transcribing rhythm, a note with a filled head and no stem is a:

Accepted Answer

Quarter note

Answer

A quarter note has a filled (solid black) note head with a stem and no flag or beam.

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