Dynamics
Loud
A note that equals 1 beat
Quarter note!
What tempo means really fast?
Presto!
In a time signature, what does the top note tell us?
How many beats are in a measure
What instrument family is the trumpet in?
What does piano mean?
soft/quiet
What note equals 2 beats?
Half note
What tempo means slow? (think large)
Largo
In a time signature, what does the bottom number mean?
What kind of note gets the beat
What instrument family does a violin belong to?
Strings
What's the symbol for forte?
F
What note equals 1/8 of a beat?
Eighth note
What tempo means a moderate speed?
Moderato!
How many beats are in a measure if the piece is in 4/4 time?
4 beats!
What instrument family makes sound from hitting something?
Percussion
What's the symbol for piano?
p
Whole note!
Which tempo is slowest?
Presto
Largo
Moderato
Largo
How many beats are in a measure if the time signature is 3/4
3 beats!
What instrument family makes sound by blowing air through it? (Hint: the instruments are made of wood, and metal)
Woodwinds!
What does mezzo piano mean?
medium soft
What kind of note is equal to an eighth rest?
Eighth note!
Which tempo is fastest?
Moderato
Largo
Presto
Presto
If a time signature, is 6/8, what kind of note gets the beat?
Eighth notes!
Is the saxophone part of the woodwind family or the brass family?
Woodwind