Note Values
4 beats
Whole Note
This symbol means to play the note short and separated.
Staccato
This composer has a famous 5th Symphony (dun-dun-dun-dunnnnnn) and also lost his hearing at an early age.
Ludwig van Beethoven
This woodwind instrument uses a single reed and was played by the character "Squidward."
Clarinet
"Singin' in the Rain"
Singin' in the Rain
3 beats
Dotted half note
This symbol means to articulate the note stronger, emphasizing the beginning of the note.
Accent
This composer was a prodigy from a young age, and yet died young and poor, and was buried in a common graveyard despite his famous.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This instrument, also known as the kettle drums, usually come in sets of 4, with each one capable of tuning to different notes.
Timpani
"Summer Lovin'"
Grease
One fourth of a beat
Sixteenth note
This symbol means to hold the note out for longer than its value, while watching the conductor for the cut-off.
Fermata
This composer is best known for his orchestral composition, the "Four Seasons."
Antonio Vivaldi
This instrument uses different keys to strike strings within the instrument to create different sounds/notes.
Piano
"Dancing Queen"
Mamma Mia!
One and a half beats
Dotted quarter note
This symbol, also known as a rooftop accent, means to play the note staccato and accented.
Marcato
This composer is best known for "Flight of the Valkyries," a well known work featured in numerous cartoons and movies.
Richard Wagner
This brass instrument is a descendant of the bugle and has 3 valves.
Trumpet
"Do-Re-Mi"
Three quarters of a beat
Dotted eighth note
This term means the same thing as ritardando, meaning the performers should watch the composer to slow the tempo down.
Rallentando
This Norwegian composers is known for his "Peer Gynt Suite," and is Mr. Carlson's favorite classical composer.
Edvard Grieg
This version of the tuba is often used in marching bands.
Sousaphone
"Cool"
West Side Story