Instruments
What instrument family does a bass drum belong in?
Percussion
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
Staccato / separated
True or False: When playing a piece, you should breathe between each note played.
False!
What is the lowest sounding instrument in 8th grade wind ensemble?
Euphonium
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 note is treated like a fermata
True
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
The final note signifies what in the storyline?
The sealing of the escape pod door
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!
What is considered to be the melody of the piece?
The non-eighth note parts.
The eighth notes are the driving pulse, but not the melody.
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
How should the alarms be played in measures 64 and 69?
Piano to Forte - and clipped short at the end
What instrument should be the last to cut off a final note?
Euphonium