Rhythm Counter
Composers and Periods of Music
Note Names
Instruments
Terms and Symbols
100

The total number of beats in 3 quarter notes plus 1 half note.

5

100

The name for the period of music that means fancy, detailed and full of decoration.

Baroque

100

The note on the first line in the treble clef.

E

100

This string instrument has strings tuned to E, A, D, G from highest to lowest.

Violin

100

The musical term used to indicate smooth and connected notes.

Legato

200

The total number of beats in 2 quarter rests plus 2 half notes.

6

200

The composer who was deaf and composed "Fur Elise"

Beethoven

200

The note on the 4th space in the treble clef.

E

200

An instrument in the percussion family made from a 3 sided piece of metal, struck with a metal stick.

Triangle

200

Two or more notes connected in the same bow stroke.

Slur

300

The total number of beats in 4 eighth notes plus 1 half rest plus 1 whole note

8

300

Vivaldi was a composer of this music period.

Baroque

300

The note on the 4th line in the bass clef.

F

300

This rhythm instrument is shaped like something you scramble for breakfast.

Egg Shaker

300

The symbol used to indicate the need to play a section over again.

Repeat Sign

400

The total number of beats in 4 16th notes plus 1 half rest plus 3 quarter notes.

6

400

A modern composer, known for such works as the music of Star Wars.

John Williams

400

The note on the 2nd ledger line below the staff in the treble clef.

A

400

Requiring buzzing lips, this instrument is often used to play Taps.

Trumpet

400

The symbol at the beginning of music to indicate the instrument the music is written for.

Clef Sign

500

The total number of beats in 3 half rests, 2 half notes, 4 quarter notes, 1 whole note and 4 16th notes.

19

500

Love, sadness, anger and joy were emotions shown through music of this period.

Romantic

500

The note on the 1st ledger line above the staff in the bass clef.

C

500

Used to play an endless range of songs, this instrument only has 88 sound options.

Piano

500

This symbol indicates the beats per measure and the kind of note that gets 1 beat.

Time Signature

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