Music Theory
What does this symbol do? b
Lowers pitch by half step
This group of instruments is often described as the heart beat
Percussion
This means to be short and seperated
Staccato
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Crescendo
What does this symbol do? #
Raises pitch up by half step
This is the lowest sounding instrument in band
Tuba
This adds duration of the previous note
Tie
sF
sforzando
What is the meter for cut time?
2/2
This instrument uses a double reed and often described as a duck
Oboe
This means to be smooth and connected
Legato
This means the sign
Coda
What do we call the steady underlying beat?
Pulse
This instrument is made of brass, but uses a reed.
Saxophones
This means to be short and emphasized
Marcato/Accent
This means to hold the note, usually doubled its original length
Fermata
What is the order of flats?
BEADGCF
Which wind instrument has the largest range?
Clarinet/
Bass Clarinet
This means to give the note full duration
Tenuto
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Caesura
"Railroad tracks"