Symbols & Terms
What does a sharp (#) do?
Raises the note a half step.
What are the names of the treble/bass clef lines?
What is GBDFA or EGBDF?
This classical era composer wrote over 600 works, began composing at the age of 5, and is known for composing the children's song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."
Who is Mozart?
This instrument was originally called a sackbut.
What is Trombone?
Mrs. Allen's husband's name
Who is Joe?
What does the Italian word accelerando mean?
To get faster.
The note which is above the first ledger line above the bass clef staff.
What is D?
This Baroque woodwind instrument was popular in Medieval times and is often played in elementary school classrooms.
What is recorder?
The only instrument named after its creator.
What is saxophone?
Mrs. Allen's sister used to play this instrument
What is French Horn?
This French word means "the position and shape of the mouth of a wind player."
What is embouchure?
Adds half the value of the note.
What is a dot?
This German composer wrote music in the Romantic era and continued to compose even after becoming completely deaf. He composed "Ode to Joy" without ever hearing it.
Who is Beethoven?
This trumpet-like instrument was originally used for military purposes.
What is bugle?
Mrs. Allen's favorite orchestra instrument is this.
What is cello?
This Italian word means "with a sudden emphasis."
What is sforzando (sfz)?
Count the rhythm on the board.
1 e & a 2 3 & A 4
Anton Dvorak composed the "New World Symphony" for this country.
What is America/United States?
This keyboard instrument produces sound by plucking the strings instead of striking them with a hammer. It was widely used in Renaissance and Baroque music.
What is a harpsichord?
The year Mrs. Allen was born
What is 1993?
This is an indication to repeat from the beginning of the music, and continue until you reach the final barline or a double-barline marked with the word fine
What is D.C. al Fine?
Count the rhythm on the board.
1 & 2 e & 3 e & a 4 & a
A period or style of music composed from approximately 1600 to 1750. This era followed the Renaissance music era, and was followed by the Classical era.
What is Baroque?
The Didgeridoo originated from where?
What is Australia?
Mrs. Allen's favorite candy is this.
What are pretzel m&ms?