Music Symbols
Pluck the strings
What is pizzicato?
Playing softly in music
What is piano?
Something you put on the bow to help grip the strings
What is rosin?
What holiday song includes the lyrics “Deck the halls with boughs of holly”?
What is "Deck the Halls"?
What dynamic marking means moderately loud?
Mezzo forte
Tells us how fast the music is supposed to be played
What is the tempo?
Playing loudly in music
What is forte?
What part of the bow is best for fast, light passages?
Tip
What famous holiday ballet features the Sugar Plum Fairy?
What is "The Nutcracker"
In 6/8 time, how many beats are in a measure?
6 beats (counted in 2)
Raise the note by one half step
What is a sharp (#)?
Playing with the bow
What is arco?
What does “divisi” tell the string section to do?
What is to divide into separate parts?
Which holiday song is often played with sleigh bells in orchestra pieces?
What is "Jingle Bells"?
How many sharps are in the key of D major?
2 sharps
What symbol tells you to slow down at the end of a piece?
What is "Ritardando"?
What is it called when you play short and separated?
What is "staccato"?
This sound happens when you press too hard with your bow.
What is a scratchy sound?
This holiday song is based on a Ukrainian folk melody.
What is "Carol of the Bells"?
What is the name of the curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch?
What is a tie?
What does “divisi” tell the string section to do?
Divide into different parts
Playing notes with smooth bows
What is legato?
What technique involves bouncing the bow on the string?
Spiccato
What composer wrote the music for The Nutcracker?
Who is "Tchaikovsky"?
How many eighth notes equal one whole note?
Eight