Musical Terms
What is forte?
dynamic instruction telling the musician to play/sing loudly or with great intensity
What should you always have at rehearsal?
Acceptable answers: Music, Pencil and water
What are the letters of the musical alphabet?
A,B,C,D,E,F,G
Which genre of music usually features banjos and fiddles?
Country/bluegrass
This artist is known as the “King of Pop” and sang Thriller.
Who is “Michael Jackson?”
What is “a capella”
To sing without instruments
Should you talk when a conductor is instructing? Or during sectional time?
No
Name all the solfege syllables in order
Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do
Which genre did Bob Marley help popularize worldwide?
Reggae
This rapper and fashion mogul released the album Graduation.
Who is Kanye?
What does “crescendo” mean?
To gradually get louder
What does "blend" mean in choir?
Voices mix so no one sticks out.
How many lines are on a staff?
5
Which genre do Drake and Nicki Minaj perform?
Hip Hop/ Rap
This British rock band wrote Bohemian Rhapsody.
Who is Queen?
What does “legato” mean?
to flow-smooth and connected
What is the biggest responsibility of a section leader?
Guide the section musically and keep them unified
What symbol tells us how high or low to sing?
The clef (treble or bass)
Which genre is known for dramatic storytelling through singing, often in foreign languages like Italian or German?
Opera
This artist is known for wearing meat dresses, calling her fans “Little Monsters,” and singing Bad Romance.
Who is Lady Gaga
What does “rubato” mean?
an expressive musical technique where the performer temporarily manipulates the tempo, either speeding up or slowing down, to convey emotion and add nuance to a performance
What should we never bring to rehearsal? *unless told otherwise*
What is the Italian word for “soft”
piano or pianissimo
Which music genre originated in New Orleans and is rooted in African American traditions with improvisation?
Jazz
This classical composer went deaf but still wrote famous symphonies like the Ninth Symphony.
Ludwig Van Beethoven