Articulation
An articulation that makes a note worth half its value
What is staccato?
A symbol that means you start quiet, and grow to loud
What is a crescendo?
The people allowed to touch percussion equipment
What are percussionists (when they're asked to play)?
An instrument that is made of brass, but is actually a woodwind
What is saxophone?
An articulation that makes the note go until Mr. Robbins says to stop
What is a fermata?
A symbol that is also called the "G clef"
What is treble clef?
The amount of time you have from the bell to when rehearsal starts
What is two minutes?
This day of the week is the day your practice journals are due
What is Tuesday?
What is a slur?
A symbol that is also called the "F clef"
What is bass clef?
When Mr. Robbins is here, your instrument is on your leg
What is on the podium?
These two instruments play in bass clef
What are trombones and baritones?
An articulation that means you make that note stronger than all of the notes around it
What is an accent?
A dynamic that means to play very strong
What is fortissimo?
When Mr. Robbins is here, your instrument is across your lap
What is off the podium?
This is a tool musicians use to help them keep a steady beat while they practice
What is a metronome?
An articulation that tells you to play the note for its full value
What is tenuto?
A symbol that appears above the staff
What is a breath mark?
How you know what we're doing each day in rehearsal
What is the board?
The standard note most bands use to tune
What is concert B-flat?