Revised 11/3/19

Wisconsin Music Teachers Association

Theory Exam Study Guide – Elementary B

Note Identification
Piano: Vocal & Instrumental: (chosen staff)

Rhythm & Meter (new at this level)

Notes: quarter, dotted quarter, half, dotted half, whole, 8th (pair & single)
Rests: quarter, half, whole, 8th

Intervals
Identify/write 2nds – 6ths

Key Signatures
Identify C, F, G Major

Terms & Symbols (new at this level)

Notation, Form, & Genre Pitch & Harmony Rhythm, Meter, & Tempo Expression
Measure Interval Time Signature Piano
Bar line Sharp Tie Forte
Double bar line Flat Tempo Legato
Repeat Key Signature Ritardando Staccato
Grand staff Natural Mezzo piano
Treble clef Mezzo forte
Bass clef Crescendo
Composer Decrescendo
Phrase Diminuendo
Slur

Aural
- Identify MA2 & MA3 (played above the same tonic - ascending, descending, & harmonically)
- Identify example as legato or staccato
- Select rhythmic example from a written pair (including 8th notes)