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Grade 2

Prepare for Grade 2 with ABRSM Music Theory practice questions covering 5 topics. Part of Music Theory — build your knowledge and track your progress with Go Music Theory.

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What’s in it.

5 topics
  • Topic 01

    Note Values and Rests

    53 questions
  • Topic 02

    Time Signatures and Rhythm

    70 questions
  • Topic 03

    Pitch and Notation

    54 questions
  • Topic 04

    Keys and Scales

    62 questions
  • Topic 05

    Terms, Signs and Performance Directions

    99 questions

Sample questions

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A few questions from this unit, with the answer and a full explanation. The complete bank is available when you start practising.

  1. What is the abbreviation for espressivo?

    • espo.
    • esp.
    • expr.
    • espr.
      Correct answer
    Explanation

    The standard abbreviation for espressivo is espr. (or sometimes espress.).

  2. What notation is used for crotchet triplets since crotchets cannot be beamed?

    • A slur over the three notes
    • The figure '3' alone with no bracket
    • A dotted line above the notes
    • A square bracket with the figure '3' in the middle
      Correct answer
    Explanation

    Since crotchets do not have beams (unlike quavers), crotchet triplets are indicated by a square bracket placed above or below the three notes with the figure '3' in the middle of the bracket.

  3. What is the total bar value in crotchets for a bar of 2/2?

    • 6 crotchets
    • 1 crotchet
    • 4 crotchets
      Correct answer
    • 3 crotchets
    Explanation

    In 2/2, there are 2 minim beats per bar. Each minim = 2 crotchets, so the total bar value is 2 × 2 = 4 crotchets.