Notation/Dyanmics
What does mp stand for and what does it mean?
Mezzo piano; medium soft
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
9
What language is Hava Nagila in?
Hebrew
Who keeps the orchestra in time and in tune?
a conductor
Finish these lyrics: Have you seen ....... (if you sing the whole song than you get an extra 200 points)
the ghost of John
What does fff stand for and what does it mean?
Fortississimo; very very loud
What is the highest voice part called?
soprano
What time period was Red River Valley written for???
Westward Expansion
Name the four families of instruments in an orchestra ...
Percussion
String
Brass
Woodwinds
What is the Italian word that means smooth and connected
legato
What is a note that has four unvoiced or silent beats called?
whole rest
What is a middle male voice part called?
Baritone
What is incidental music?
music that paints a picture or a scene
What family or instruments does the piano belong two (hint there are two correct answers) ?
Percussion
What is the Italian word that means disconnected and bouncy?
staccato
What is the Italian word for very?
issi
Who wrote Fur Elise?
Beethoven
Name 3 songs we have sung in class ....
there are many to choose fro :)
Name the order of string instruments from highest to lowest pitch ...
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Show me the hand sign for do
:)
Sing the rhythm on the board
:)
What kind of music was played in the middle ages?
plainchant/organum
What genre of music is Wade in the Water, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Oh Shenandoah, and Amazing Grace?
Spiritual
What is a small orchestra called and what is a large orchestra called?
Chamber; Symphony
What is the name for Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do ?
solfege