Kidz Quiz Grade 2

KIDZ QUIZ GRADE 2

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2 marks for each correct answer - 18 questions = total of 36 marks (see how to grade your mark at the end)
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Questions are based around leading music examining boards at Grade 2 theory standard.
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Question 1
Which bar shows the correct grouping of notes for this time signature ?

A. BAR 1 B. BAR 2 C. BAR 3

Question 2
What is the full meaning of this time signature ?

A. Two crotchet beats per bar B. Four minim beats per bar C. Four semibreve beats per bar

Question 3
Look at this short rhythm in 3/2 time. A rest is missing at the start (marked *)
Choose the rest that you think is correct to make the bar complete.

Rest A (crotchet) Rest B (minim) Rest C (dotted minim)

Question 4
At the place marked ? the composer has missed out a triplet rhythm.... silly composer !
Choose the triplet that you think is correct to make the bar complete.

Triplet A Triplet B Triplet C

Question 5 [ 3 parts ]
Look through this short piece of music and answer the following questions.
i. What is the key of the music ?
A. B flat major B. A major C. E flat major

ii. The time signature 'three-four' is also known as ......
A. Simple Duple Time B. Simple Triple Time C. Simple Quadruple Time

iii. Which note appears the most times in this music ?
A. E flat B. B flat C. A flat

Question 6 [ 4 parts ]
Look through this 4 bar melody and answer the following questions.
i. The key of this melody is E minor. Name the other key that shares the same key signature.
A. D minor B. G major C. E major

ii. Give the degree name of the note marked X (last note in bar 2)
A. 3rd B. 5th C. 7th

iii. Give the letter name of the quaver marked * (last note in bar 3)
A. F sharp B. F natural C. F

Question 7 [Wording below "" as set out by a real exam paper]
"Draw the descending scale of D harmonic minor without key signature, using crotchets".
A pupil here has tried to draw this scale, but there are some mistakes.
How many marks out of 10 would you give it?
[Deduct one mark for each mistake you find]
A. 5/10 B. 6/10 C. 4/10

Unsure ?? Learn more about this exercise ...

Question 8

Which tonic triad best fits the key signature of 3 sharps as shown here ?

Triad A Triad B Triad C

Question 9
Look at this melody. Two of the bars are incorrectly grouped. Name those 2 bars.
A. Bars 1 + 2 B. Bars 1 + 3 C. Bars 2 + 3 D. Bars 1 + 4

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Question 10 [5 parts]
i. This is a melody written in a minor key. What is the correct way to describe this key ?
A. D minor B. D harmonic minor C. D melodic minor

ii. What is the meaning of 'Cantabile' ?
A. Flowing B. Played gracefully C. Played in a singing style

iii. Which bar is the loudest ?
A. Bar 1 B. Bar 2 C. Bar 3 D. Bar 4

iv. Which bar only contains notes belonging to the tonic triad ?
A. Bar 1 B. Bar 2 C. Bar 3 D. Bar 4

Unsure ?? Learn more about tonic triads....

v. In bar 4, there is a rest (or rests) missing as marked *..... Choose the correct ending below.

How did you get on ?

Add your marks up, and award yourself the appropriate grade >>
(Mark X 2.8 = % ) approx.

32 - 36 marks = DISTINCTION (90%+) HIGH FIVE!
28 - 31 marks = MERIT (80%+) TAKE A BOW!
23 - 30 marks = PASS (66% +) RIPPLE OF APPLAUSE!
22 & under = BELOW AVERAGE (65% - ) BOO GET OFF!

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