Music Theory
What are the five lines and four spaces called where music notes are written?
The staff
Which family of instruments includes trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba?
What is the term for playing softly?
Piano
What should you do when the conductor steps onto the podium?
Stop playing, stop talking, and pay attention.
What should you do to keep tempo while you're playing?
Tap your foot.
How many beats does a whole note get in 4/4 time?
4 beats
What instrument has a slide instead of valves?
Trombone
What does "forte" mean?
Loud
Sit up straight, edge of your chair, feet on the floor
What is the stick called that a conductor uses?
A baton
What term is used to describe the speed of music?
Tempo
What is the smallest and highest pitched instrument in the band?
Flute
What is a gradual increase in volume called?
Crescendo
How should you breathe while playing your instrument?
Through your mouth and filling up your lungs.
What is Mrs. Prier's favorite team?
Iowa State!
What is the symbol that resembles a fraction at the beginning of a piece of music called?
The time signature
What is the largest and lowest instrument in a band?
Tuba
What does a "fermata" tell you to do?
Hold the note longer
What do you do in a concert if you make a mistake?
Keep going!
What month is Mrs. Prier's birthday in?
November
What is a series of sharps and flats at the beginning of a piece of music called?
Key signature
Which instrument is known for it's distinctive "buzz" sound?
Snare drum
What is the term for the volume of music?
Dynamics
Where should your instrument be during rehearsal when you're not playing it?
Rest position.
What is Mrs. Prier doing tonight?
Teaching the HS Band at the Football game! Go Lions!!