Instrument Families
Define tempo
How fast or slow the music is
This dynamic is notated as such: f
What is forte?
This person is the orchestra teacher.
Who is Mr. M?
Name a woodwind instrument.
A slow tempo
What is Grave, Largo, Adagio, etc.
This tempo is notated as such: p
What is piano?
This is described as the steady pulse in music.
What is the beat?
This note is equal to two beats
What are half notes?
A medium tempo.
What is Andante, Moderato, etc.?
This dynamic means "medium" loud
What is mezzo-forte?
These were the two songs we sang for Spring Sing
What is "You Can't Stop The Beat" and "76 Trombones"
This note is held for four beats.
What is a whole note?
A fast tempo.
What is Allegro, Vivace, Presto, Prestissimo, etc.?
This dynamic means medium soft.
What is mezzo-piano?
This person is the band teacher.
Who is Ms. S.
Name a brass instrument other than the trombone.
What is trumpet, tuba, baritone/euphonium, French horn etc.?
Please clap the following rhythm:
Quarter, Quarter, Eighth-Eighth, Quarter
Clap, Clap, Clap-Clap, Clap
This tempo is best described as "walking pace"
What is andante?
This dynamic is even louder than forte.
What is fortissimo?
Mr. M's favorite color.
What is Purple?