Note Values
Terms
Parts of Your Instrument
Notes
Class Lore
100

A whole note is worth this many beats

4

100

This word means to play with your bow

Arco

100

Holds up the strings

Bridge

100

This note is found on the 2nd line of the treble clef.

G

100

Mrs. Brunson's music is located on this

iPad

200

A quarter note plus a whole note equals this

5 beats

200

This means to play VERY loudly

Fortissimo

200

These make BIG tuning adjustments to your strings

Tuning pegs

200

This note is found on the 3rd space of the alto clef.

D

200

This section has a curse on the A string of their instrument

Cello section

300

This is how many 8th notes are in 1 whole note

8

300

The speed of a piece of music

Tempo

300

Metal piece that adjusts the height of a bass or cello

Endpin

300

This note is found on the first space of the bass clef.

A

300

This activity we did at the beginning of the year involved students writing on the board

Rhythm counting

400

This is how long you play a dotted half note for

3 beats

400

This means to pluck a string

Pizzicato
400

An accessory that helps violins and violas support their instrument

Shoulder rest

400

This note is found on the 4th line of the bass clef.

F

400

Jolie's nickname for Mrs. Brunson

Baddy-licious Brunson

500

What does a dot do to a note?

It adds half the value of the note it is dotting

500

This tells you how many beats are in a measure

Time signature

500

The piece of wood inside a string instrument that transmits vibrations throughout the instrument

Sound Post

500

This note is found on the 1st ledger line above the staff of the treble clef.

A

500

These 4A students performed either a solo/duet in BOTH winter and spring concerts (Hint: there are 4)

Madisen, Scye, Lilly, and Emily

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