Instrument Trivia
What is the name of the swirly thing at the top of your instrument
The scroll
Having the same pitch but a different name
What is the name of Mr. Mehler's cello?
Hector
Song 1
All Star - Smash Mouth
What is the room number of the orchestra room?
317
What is the name of the small wooden rod inside of your instrument
Soundpost
What is the key signature of B Major?
5 sharps
How long has Mr. Mehler been teaching at Gelinas?
Five Years
Song 2
Bach Cello Suite 1- Prelude
Name ten composers of classical music
(Mr. Mehler will assess)
What is the meaning of playing "col legno"
With the wood of the bow
Define the word hemiola
Superimposing one time signature in another time signature
What is Mr. Mehler's favorite football team?
Song 3
Perfect- Ed Sheeran
What are the total number of cellos and basses Gelinas has?
60
What is the meaning of playing "sul tasto"
On the fingerboard
What is the key signature of the hypothetical key of E sharp major?
Four sharps, Three double sharps
What is the instrument Mr. Mehler started on?
The viola
Song 4
Winter from The Four Seasons
One person in your team will play a pop song from memory
(Mr. Mehler will assess)
What is the name of the type of bow you all play?
The Tourte bow
In the time signature of 37/64, how many beats would you hold a dotted quarter note (assuming the 64th note gets the beat)
24
The name of Mr. Mehler's cats in the picture (from top to bottom)
Percy, Moira, Estelle
Song 5
Of Glorious Plumage
Team Captains will each choose a representative from their team. Each person must have a conversation ONLY USING Gen Alpha brain rot language. The person who goes the longest without laughing earns points for their team.
Mr. Mehler will assess