Symbols
Dynamics
Instrument Families
Note Values
Percussion Only
100
This symbol indicates the end of a song.
What is a double bar line?
100
Starting loudly and gradually playing softer.
What is a decrescendo?
100
The flute is apart of this instrument family.
What is woodwind?
100
If you add two of these together, you get a total of two beats.
What are quarter notes?
100
Characterized by single single double stroke pattern. (RLRR or LRLL)
What is a paradiddle?
200
This symbol raises the pitch of a note by a half step. #
What is a sharp?
200
What is an accent?
200
These instruments use a metal mouthpiece to buzz and create a tone that resonates and is amplified by the body and bell of the instrument.
What are brass instruments?
200
The largest note value.
What is a whole note?
200
Grace note followed by full volume note.
What is a flam?
300
This symbol alters the pitch of a note until the end of a measure.
What is an accidental?
300
This word in music means to gradually get louder.
What is a crescendo?
300
These instruments can play the lowest in the band.
What is low brass?
300
This time signature means four quarter notes fit into one measure.
What is 4/4
300
Two strokes by the same hand.
What is a double stroke?
400
five lines and four spaces
What is a staff?
400
Italian word for to play loudly.
What is forte?
400
These instruments are played by hitting, striking and or shaking.
What is percussion?
400
When you see this symbol above a note (usually at the end of a piece) it means to hold the note longer than usual.
What is a fermata?
400
An assortment of drums and cymbals played by one person.
What is a drum set?
500
What is a repeat sign?
500
To play loudly then immediately softly.
What is a forte piano?
500
Instrument family that makes a band become an orchestra.
What is strings?
500
This adds half the value of a note to the length.
What is a dot?
500
Small pattern in drumming.
What is a rudiment?