Random Music Tivia!
Rhythms!
Dynamics!
Random Music Trivia! (part 2)
100

What instrument family does a TRUMPET belong to?

Brass family.

100

How many beats does a WHOLE NOTE get?

4 beats

100

Describe what DYNAMICS means.

How loud or soft we play (volume).

100

What does the top number of the TIME SIGNATURE tell us?

How many beats are in a measure.

200

What describes the SPEED at which music is played?

Tempo.
200

How many beats does a HALF NOTE get?

2 beats

200

Describe a PIANO dynamic marking. (P)

Play softly.

200

Where can we find the KEY SIGNATURE?

At the beginning of each line of music, right next to the treble/bass clef.

300

Which instrument family does a SNARE DRUM belong to?

Percussion family.

300

How many beats does a QUARTER NOTE get?

1 beat

300

Describe a FORTE dynamic marking. (f)

Play STRONGER/LOUDER. 

300

What does the KEY SIGNATURE tell us?

The key of the piece; how many sharps/flats the piece has.

400

What would tell you that you need to play a section of music over again?

A repeat sign.

400

How many beats does a DOTTED HALF NOTE get?

3 beats

400

Describe what you do during a CRESCENDO.

You gradually get louder.
400

What is the difference between a slur and a tie?

Slur: the notes are different underneath the arched line

Tie: the notes are the same underneath the arched line.

500

Describe a "FERMATA".

Hold the note underneath the fermata until the conductor cuts the group off.
500

How many beats do 2 EIGHTH NOTES equal? (a ti-ti)

1 beat

500

Describe what you do during a DECRESCENDO.

You gradually get softer.

500

Describe a "PICKUP MEASURE".

A certain amount of beats that come before the first full measure of the song.

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