Band Rhythms
How many beats is Quarter Note?
1 beat
This is a woodwind instrument played by blowing over a hole. It has a high pitch.
Flute
Best animal?
Duck
Are there more students in band or orchestra at AMS?
Band
soft
How many beats is a dotted Half Note?
2 beats
This percussion is often used for loud sounds such as cannonball shots.
Bass Drum
My college degree is in which instrument?
What is the name of the music teacher here before me?
Mr. Wlezien
What does the dynamic mark f (forte) stand for?
Loud
How many 8th notes are in one measure of 4/4 time?
8
This is the only brass instrument in the band that can perform a glissando
Trombone
How many years has Ms B taught band?
6 Years
What is the date of our spring concert?
June 9th
What does the dynamic marking mf (mezzo forte) stand for?
Medium loud
Write out this rhythm
1 2+ 3+ 4
Will show on the board
"Full Orchestra" is when band and strings play combined. Traditionally, what is the only band instrument that gets left out when combining?
Saxophones
Name one of my dogs
Dewey & Gus
Between all of the band classes, which instrument has the most people playing it?
Trumpet
What does the dynamic marking pp (pianissimo) stand for
very soft
Write out the counting for a 16th note (ex. 8th notes would be 1 +)
1 e + a
What are the only "E-flat" instruments in the band? (ex. a clarinet's full name is the B-flat clarinet). Two acceptable answers
In college, I failed the playing test for this instrument 4 times before I (barely) passed. Some would consider it the instrument I'm worst at playing. What is it?
Tuba
How many total students are there in band 1 (including both class periods). Closest answer wins
27 + 19 = 46
Draw a decrescendo
Gradually getting quieter picture