Terms
Which symbol do woodwinds use in their sheet music, that low brass does not use?
Treble clef
Define decrecendo and notate it.
a gradual decrease in loudness or volume; to get softer.
Which instrument includes: alto, tenor, bari, and soprano?
Saxophones
What is Ms. Alyssa's Harry Potter house?
Slytherin!
Define tempo, give one example.
Speed; largo, andante, allegro, presto
The following rhythm (write on the board) is: eighth eighth quarter quarter eighth eighth
ti - ti - ta - ta - ti - ti
Which instrument family (brass, woodwinds, or percussion) requires musicians to be proficient at multiple instruments.
Percussion.
What 3 instruments did Ms. Alyssa play in high school?
Clarinet, alto sax, bass drum.
Which symbol signifies the end of a song?
Double bar line.
Name one instrument that uses a double reed.
Oboe, Bassoon
What does Ms. Alyssa think is "the best tv show score of all time"?
The Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon theme song.
What is the title of the student conductor in a marching band?
Drum Major
Subdivide the rhythm on the board.
1 2 + 3 4 +
Name two instruments that are in the same key as each other.
1. Clarinets, Trumpets, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone
2. Flutes, Trombones, Bells, Oboe, Tuba, Bassoon
3. Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Alto Clarinet
Where did Ms. Alyssa grow up?
West Sacramento
Articulation
Articulation dictates how a note starts, how it is held, and how it ends. Style.
Show the hand symbols for SOLFEGE.
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
Subdivide the rhythm on the board. (5/4 time)
1 e + a 2 e + a 3 e + a 4 + 5
Where did Ms. Alyssa go to college?
Chico State