What does a natural sign (A natural sign has two vertical lines connected by two horizontal lines. The top horizontal begins two-fifths of the way down the left vertical line and travels right about one-third the length of the vertical line at a slight upward angle to connect with the top of the right vertical. The bottom horizontal begins about two-fifths of the way down the right vertical line and travels left about one-third the length of the vertical at a slight downward angle to connect with the bottom of the left vertical.) do to a note? (1 point) Responses
1. raises the note by one half step
2. lowers the note by one half step
3. cancels the previous or stated accidental
4. lowers the note by one whole step
3. cancels the previous or stated accidental
The natural sign cancels the previous or stated accidental. Therefore, the correct answer is:
3. cancels the previous or stated accidental.
A natural sign, as described in the question, cancels the previous or stated accidental on a note. This means that if there was a sharp or flat symbol (for example, F# or Gb) before the natural sign, the natural sign cancels that accidental and reverts the note back to its natural state.
To determine the effect of a natural sign on a note, you need to understand the concept of accidentals. Accidentals are symbols placed in front of a note to alter its pitch. They include sharp (#), flat (b), and natural (♮) signs.
If a note is already sharp or flat due to a previous accidental, and you see a natural sign appear in the same measure or within the same musical phrase, you know that the natural sign cancels the previous accidental and brings the note back to its natural pitch.
In this case, the correct answer to the question is option 3: cancels the previous or stated accidental.