Instruments
This instrument has 88 keys and is often used to play melodies and chords at the same time.
Piano
♩
What is a quarter note?
This dynamic marking means "loud"
Forte
♭
What is a flat?
This key signature has no sharps and no flats.
C Major or A minor
This woodwind instrument uses a single reed and is commonly made of black wood or plastic.
Clarinet
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What is an eighth note?
This tempo marking means "fast"
Allegro
♯
What is a sharp?
This key signature has one sharp (F♯).
G Major or E minor
This large string instrument is played sitting down, held between the knees, and has a deep, rich sound.
Cello
♬
What are two 16th notes?
This dynamic marking means "very soft"
Pianissimo
♮
What is a natural sign?
This key signature has one flat (B♭).
F Major or D minor
What brass instrument is the smallest and highest sounding in our band?
Trumpet
In treble clef, this note is on the bottom line.
What is an E?
This term means to gradually get louder.
Crescendo
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What is a treble clef?
This key signature has two sharps (F♯, C♯).
D Major or B minor
This double-reed instrument is known for its unique nasal sound and often tunes the concert band or orchestra.
What is an oboe?
In bass clef, this note is on the top line.
What is an A?
What term means to return to the original tempo after slowing down or speeding up?
A tempo.
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What is a bass clef?
This key signature has three flats (B♭, E♭, A♭).
Eb Major or C minor