National Federation of Music Clubs **Practice** FESTIVAL THEORY TEST

(Each item number is worth ten points)

LEVEL 2

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Rating_______________________________
(Superior 90-100, Excellent 80-89.5, Satisfactory 70-79.5, Fair 60-69.5, Needs Improvement <60)

1. Write numbers for counting under each measure. Note the 3/4 time signature.
(Score 2 points for each correct measure.)

2. Write numbers for counting under each measure. Note the 4/4 time signature.
(Score 2 points for each correct measure.)

1 2 3 4

3 4

1 2 3 4

3. Complete this C major scale by adding five notes.

(Score 2 points for each correct note; subtract 2 points for each incorrect note, but no more than 10)

appropriately added notes are circled

4. Matching: Write the letter in the space that matches the definition. C staccato a. b.

(Score 2 points for each correct response.)

B repeat

d.

A tie
E D slur

c. grand staff
(Score 2 points for each correct pair, subtract 2 points for each incorrect pair.)

e.

5. Circle the pairs of notes in each measure that form thirds.

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**Practice Test ** Answer Key 6. Matching: Write the letter in the space that matches the definition. B sharp a. A measure D C quarter rest flat b. c.

(Score 2 points for each correct response.)

e.

d.

E barline 7. Choose the words from the box that identify the note or rest. Write the number of beats each receives in 4/4 time. (Score 1 point for each correct identification and 1 point for each correct number of beats.) whole note dotted half note whole rest half note gets gets gets gets gets 4 3 4 2 2 beats beats beats beats beats half rest half note whole rest whole note dotted half note

half rest

8. For each note, write its letter name on the line below the staff.

(Score 1 point for each correct letter name.)

9. Draw a flat on the staff next to each note given. (Be careful to put them in the correct place.)
(Score 2 points for each correctly drawn and placed flat.)

10. Circle the pairs of notes in each measure that form seconds.
(Score 2 points for each correct pair; subtract 2 points for each incorrect pair)

NFMC Festival Theory **Practice** Test Level 2, p. 2