Music Theory
What does the top number of the time signature 3/4 mean?
3 beats per measure
This term describes speed of the music
This symbol "b" lowers a note's pitch by a half step
FLAT
What instrument uses a "double reed"
Oboe or Bassoon
Which instrument did Mrs. Mayhew play in band?
Flute
How many quarter notes fit in one measure of 4/4?
4
What is the dynamic for play soft/quiet?
piano
What does the symbol for a sharp sign look like?
hashtag or pound sign
What is the job of the conductor?
To show the beat and keep everyone together.
What age was Mrs Mayhew when she started playing piano?
5
How many beats is a whole note worth?
4
What is the musical word for loud?
What does a repeat sign look like?
Two dots and a double bar line
What do you call a person who writes music?
Composer
Name one of the colleges or universities that Mrs. Mayhew went to.
Lawrence University, Northwestern University, University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), University of Alabama
A whole note tied to a half note is how many beats long?
6
What does crescendo mean?
Gradually start playing louder
This is the 2 numbers and the beginning of a staff.
Time Signature
Why is a saxophone considered a woodwind instrument?
The wooden reed is what makes the sound- or it doesn’t have a buzzing mouthpiece
How many years has Mrs. Mayhew played the flute?
57
What does a dot do to a note?
Adds half the value of the note.
How can you tell the difference between a slur and a tie?
Tie is the same notes, slur is different notes
What are the > symbols that mean to emphasize the note?
Accent!
What is the name of the tuba they use in marching band?
Sousaphone
How many years has Mrs Mayhew taught at Woodrow Wilson?
3