Instruments
What instrument family does a bass drum belong in?
What does the dynamic forte (f) mean?
Loud/strong
True or False: You should raise your hand if you need something on stage before a performance
True
Kalinka is originally from what country?
Russia
True or False: When playing a piece, you should breathe between each note played.
False!
What is the lowest sounding instrument in 7th grade wind ensemble?
Trombone
What does the dynamic piano (p) mean?
Soft/quiet
In a wind ensemble, do you bow to acknowledge the applause of the audience?
No - the conductor does. The ensemble stands in acknowledgment
True or False: The last three notes are played long
False - they should be short and accented
What is a "Do Now"?
Something you play after putting your instrument together before class officially starts
What is the only instrument with a slide?
Trombone
What does a 3/4 time signature mean?
There's three beats in a measure
Before starting a piece, Faith knows you're ready when...
Your instrument is in your lap, you stop touching the music on your stand, and you're looking at her
What instrument should you listen to for the tempo changes?
Snare drum
Why should you avoid puffing your cheeks when playing a wind instrument?
It makes you more tired/hinders breath control (ability to play with a nice tone)
What instrument family is the saxophone in?
Woodwind! It has a reed, thus categorizing it as a woodwind instrument.
Brass instruments buzz to create sound from the mouthpiece.
What is a fermata?
Hold the note until the conductor cuts off
After playing a piece, what do you do at the end before applause starts?
Freeze
During the first part of the Coda (measure 64), who has the melody?
Trombone and tenor saxophone (Violet and Jasper)
What is whisper tonguing?
A "ts" sound that helps students focus just on the rhythm. Also practices good tonguing skills.
Why is flute considered a woodwind instrument if it doesn't have a reed?
You don't need to buzz to create a sound out of the instrument. Brass instruments need to buzz to create sound.
What is a key signature?
Tells you what flats/sharps to play in the piece
OR
Tells you what scale the piece is based on
Why do woodwind players need to bring their mouthpiece covers on stage?
To make sure their reed doesn't break/chip
Where do you go when taking a D.C. al Coda?
Back to the beginning and play until the coda sign and then jump down to play the coda
When conducting in 6/8, how many pulses are shown in the pattern?
Two
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