Dynamics
Italian word for loud
Forte
Definition of Moderato
medium tempo
whole note
4 beats
How long has Mrs. McFadden taught at Deer Park?
This is her first year at Deer Park.
What 3 things do you need for every class?
Instrument, music binder and pencil
The Italian word for soft
Piano
Definition of Allegro
Fast
Half note
2 beats
What is her first name?
Kate
Write this on every piece of music you get.
Your name
The Italian word that means to gradually get louder.
crescendo
Definition of Andante
Slow, walking tempo
quarter note
1 beat
How many cats does she have?
2
What is the first thing you should do after you get your instrument out?
Warm-up
Another word for decrescendo.
diminuendo
Definition of Largo.
very slow
dotted half note
3 beats
What recently happened to her husband's hand?
He was bitten by one of their cats and had to have hand surgery.
What should you do when someone is on the podium?
Not talk or play and put instrument in rest position.
The Italian word for medium.
mezzo
Definition of Presto
Very fast
dotted quarter note
1 and 1/2 beats
Where does Mrs. McFadden live?
Why do we have rules?
To become a better band.