Orchestra Instruments
The smallest and highest pitched string instrument
What is the violin
What 2 rhythmic symbols seen here?
♫ ♩ ♫ ♩
What are eighth notes and quarter notes?
The sport Ms. Johansen played
What is basketball?
This is the name of the person who stands at the front of the orchestra keeps time, shows dynamics, and gives cues.
Who is the conductor
This is an Italian term for smooth articulation.
What is legato
Name 4 stringed instruments that are NOT in Orchestra.
What are:
ukulele harp
banjo bass guitar
guitar mandolin
dulcimer
How many quarter notes are in 2 half notes?
What are 4 quarter notes?
Ms. Johansen's primary instrument
What is viola?
A cellist and a bassist use this to extend the height of their instrument.
What is an end pin?
This bowing symbol is shaped like a square with the bottom missing.
What is a down bow?
The instrument that plays in alto clef.
What is the viola
How many quarter notes are in one dotted half note?
What is 3?
Ms. Johansen's birthday
What is November 12?
Name at least 3 things you should have with you in rehearsal other than your bow and instrument.
What is:
rosin
rock stop/shoulder rest
pencil
music
music stand
This bowing articulation is a curved line that connects two or more notes of different pitches.
What is a slur
Instruments that share the strings EADG
What are the Double Bass and Violin?
How many eighth notes are in a measure with 4/4 time?
What are 8 eighth notes?
Ms. Johansen's favorite soda.
What is root beer?
These are the two main ways to play a string instrument (use Italian terms).
What is arco and pizzicato
This marking means to play with an emphasis, stress, or stronger attack.
What is an accent?
This is what happens to the body of a string instrument if it is left out too long in the cold.
What is the wood condensing and cracking?
How you count this rhythm
♫ ♩ ♩ ♫
1+ 2 3 4+
Ms. Johansen's favorite piece of classical music
What is Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5?
Name 3 composers of music that we've played in class.
Lots of correct answers
This is when you play two notes with the same bow, but each note is played separated.
What is hooked bowing?