Dynamic Entry
A dynamic term meaning to play loud or forcefully. Usually abbreviated with a cursive f.
What is forte?
A set of musical terms that refer to how fast or how slow to play the music.
What is the string family?
A musical note indicating 1 beat in 4/4 time
What is a quarter note?
One of the most famous classical and romantic composers. This person would lose their hearing later in life and continue to compose music. Famous works by this composer include "Ode to Joy", "Moonlight Sonata", and their 5th symphony.
Who was Beethoven?
A dynamic term meaning to play softly. Usually abbreviated with a cursive p.
What is piano?
A musical term meaning a bright cheerful and quick tempo.
What is allegro?
What is the flute?
What is a repeat sign?
What is Jazz?
A set of musical terms referring to the volume that a musician should sing or play.
What are dynamics?
A musical term meaning a moderate or reasonable tempo.
What is moderato?
A single reed woodwind instrument made of brass. This instrument is not in the orchestra but is popular in jazz ensemble and wind ensemble.
What is the saxophone?
A set of two numbers indicating how many beats there are per measure.
What is a time signature?
A piece of music written by the composer Rimksy-Korsakov. This piece tells the story of a young princess who must tell stories for over a thousand nights in order to stay alive. The stories include Aladdin, Alibaba and the 40 thieves, and Sinbad.
What is Scheherezade?
A musical term for a medium volume. Commonly abbreviated with a cursive mf.
What is mezzoforte?
A slow broad tempo.
What is largo?
A low brass instrument with a circular shape. This instrument is the only brass instrument to appear in a woodwind quintet.
What is the French Horn?
The pitch name for the note on the third line of the treble clef staff
What is a B?
A famous Austrian classical composer known throughout Europe. This composer was a child prodigy who wrote operas such as the magic flute as well as famous pieces such as "Turkish March"
Who is Mozart?
A term meaning to gradually get louder.
What is a crescendo?
A term for a casual walking speed.
What is andante?
A double reed woodwind instrument. This instrument is the lowest member of the woodwind family and is used in orchestra and wind ensemble. This instrument features the pancake and syrup keys.
What is a bassoon?
A musical symbol indicating how many sharps and flats will appear in the music.
What is a key signature?
A French composer who lived during the romantic period. This composer was one of the first and greatest impressionist in French music. Famous works include "Prelude to the afternoon of a Faune" and "Claire De Lune"