Multiple Choice
A slur looks like
(1 point)
Responses
an asterisk under the staff.
an asterisk under the staff.
a dot over a note.
a dot over a note.
the letters tr above a note.
the letters tr above a note.
a curved line connecting two or more notes on the staff.
a curved line connecting two or more notes on the staff.
The correct answer is: a curved line connecting two or more notes on the staff.
To identify what a slur looks like, you can read the definition of a slur and examine the options provided.
In music notation, a slur is a curved line that connects two or more notes on the staff. It is used to indicate that the connected notes should be played smoothly and without separation.
Now let's review the options:
Option 1 states that a slur looks like "an asterisk under the staff." This is incorrect, as an asterisk is a different symbol and doesn't represent a slur in music notation.
Option 2 mentions "a dot over a note." While a dot is a musical symbol, it is not used to indicate a slur.
Option 3 suggests "the letters tr above a note." This answer is incorrect because the letters "tr" represent a different musical technique called a trill and not a slur.
Finally, option 4 states that "a slur looks like a curved line connecting two or more notes on the staff." This is the correct answer because it accurately describes what a slur looks like in music notation.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 4: a curved line connecting two or more notes on the staff.