Tempos
Articulations
Random Instrument Knowledge
Instruments
Origin
100

Tempo that means moderately fast

Allegro

100

Articulation that means "light and bouncey"

Staccato

100

Reeds are made from this material

Sugar Cane

100

This instrument's Greek name means "Beautiful Voice"

Euphonium / Baritone

100

This instrument originated in Germany, despite it's name

French Horn

200
Tempo that means moderately slow / walking speed

Andante

200

Articulation that means "long and connected"

Tenuto 

200

The top of the flute is called this

Crown

200

This instrument is the 2nd oldest instrument

Flute

200

This instrument was created in Austria, but brought over to the USA, in which we claim it to be our own

Saxophone

300
Tempo that means "majestic"

Maestro 

300

Articulation that means "to emphasis a note"

Accent

300

This is the area the mouthpiece goes in for brass

Shank

300

This instrument is the 'baby' of the instruments, only created in 1850

Alto Saxophone

300

Most of these instruments were created in Africa

Percussion

400

Tempo that means "lively - in a brisk manner"

Vivace

400

Interchangeable word for tenuto

Legato
400

These are the smaller buttons on all woodwinds

Trill keys

400

This instrument's Italian name means "Bundle of Wood"

Bassoon

400

This instrument is called "Dizi" in China

Flute

500

Tempo that means "slow and solemn"

Grave

500

Interchangeable word for accent

Marcato

500

This is the item you use to tune timpani heads

Pitch Pipe 

500

This instrument originally was called "Little Trumpet" or "Trumpetti"

Trombone

500

This instrument was originated in Germany, making it great for Germany Polka

Tuba

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