Instrument Parts
What is the name of the part of the instrument that you place your fingers?
The Fingerboard
What is it called when you play the instrument with your finger?
Plucking or Pizzicato
What is the name of the person who directs the orchestra?
The Conductor
What is the rhythm syllable for eighth notes?
Ta-Di
What finger is the same note for violin and cello?
First Finger
What is the name of the wooden piece that holds up the strings?
The Bridge
What is the word for "loud"?
Forte
What instrument do we NOT have in our orchestra?
Viola & String Bass
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
What is the name of the sticky stuff we put on our bows?
Rosin
What part of the bow does your hand hold?
The Frog
What is the name for this symbol "#"
Sharp
What are the 3 strings that are the same between the Violin and the Cello?
G, D, A
What direction does a down bow move?
A pull motion
Why do we tune our instruments?
So every instrument matches with the other open strings
What is the bow hair made of?
Horse Hair
What is "arco"?
To play with the bow
What is the highest string on the Violin?
Why do we put rosin on our bows?
To help the bow grip the strings to make a sound
What scale has 2 Sharps (F# & C#) in the Key Signature?
D Major
What are the holes on the sides of the instrument called?
What is the word for playing "smooth" and "connected"?
What is the lowest string on the Cello?
C
What is a triplet?
Three notes in one beat
When we play a D Major Scale in a round, what note does the second group enter on?
F#