Music Theory
What clef do high instruments play in
What does a rest indicate
Silence
Do you need air to play your instrument?
Yes
Is your instrument part of the woodwind, brass, or percussion family?
(Depends on instrument)
What is Mrs. Brackett's favorite color?
Yellow
What are the lines on the staff
EGBDF or GBDFA
How many beats is a quarter note
1
Do you breathe through your nose or mouth in band?
Mouth
When can you chew gum in band?
Who is Beethoven?
A Romantic era composer from the 19th century who was deaf and most known for his symphonies
What are the spaces on the staff
FACE or ACEG
How many beats is 3 whole notes
12
When you breathe out, your air should be _____ (think temperature)
Cold
Yogi
Who is Beethoven?
A St. Bernard from the Disney Channel movie Beethoven
What do bar lines divide the staff into?
Measures
What is the symbol with two numbers that indicate how many beats there are per measure?
Time signature
What is the muscle in your stomach that helps you breathe?
Diaphragm
What is the date of our Winter Concert?
December 12th
What piece is written by Tchaikovsky and is played at the 4th of July?
1812 overture
What are the lines called that extend above and below the staff
Leger lines
In a 3/8 time signature, the ____ note gets the beat
8th
Yes - through a technique called circular breathing
What instrument does Mrs. Brackett play?
What is a traditional 2-string Chinese instrument?
Ehru