Music Theory
Band Vocab
Music Symbols
Band Trivia
Band Director
100

What does the top number of the time signature 3/4 mean?

3 beats per measure

100

This term describes speed of the music

Tempo
100

This symbol "b" lowers a note's pitch by a half step

FLAT

100

What instrument uses a "double reed"

Oboe or Bassoon

100

Which instrument did Mrs. Hofeling play in band? 

Clarinet

200

How many quarter notes fit in one measure of 4/4?

4

200

What is the dynamic for play soft/quiet?

piano

200

What does the symbol for a sharp sign look like?

hashtag or pound sign

200

What is the job of the conductor?

To show the beat and keep everyone together.

200

Who is Mrs. Hofeling's favorite Disney character? 

Winnie the Pooh

300

How many beats is a whole note worth?

4

300

What is the musical word for loud?

Forte
300

What does a repeat sign look like?

Two dots and a double bar line

300

What do you call a person who writes music?

Composer

300

Which high school did Mrs. Hofeling go to? 

Willow Canyon

400

A whole note tied to a half note is how many beats long?

6

400

What does crescendo mean?

Gradually start playing louder

400

This is the 2 numbers and the beginning of a staff.

Time Signature

400

Why is a saxophone considered a woodwind instrument?

The wooden reed is what makes the sound- or it doesn’t have a buzzing mouthpiece 
400

What kind of pets does Mrs. Hofeling have? 

dog, lizard, fish

500

What does a dot do to a note?

Adds half the value of the note.

500

How can you tell the difference between a slur and a tie?

Tie is the same notes, slur is different notes

500

What are the > symbols that mean to emphasize the note?

Accent!

500

What is the name of the tuba they use in marching band?

Sousaphone

500

What is Mrs. Hofeling's favorite color? 

Blue

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