Music Theory
How many beats does a half note get in 4/4 time?
2 beats
What instrument family does the trumpet belong to?
Brass
What does forte (f) mean?
Loud or Strong
Who composed the soundtrack for Star Wars?
John Williams
What does Mr. Page usually wear to correct his poor eyesight?
Glasses
What does a sharp sign do to a note?
Raise it by half a step
Which woodwind instrument uses a double reed?
Oboe, bassoon, or English Horn
What does legato mean?
Smooth, connected
Who is the composer that is famous for going deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What sport did Mr. Page do in Jr. High and High School?
Track and/or Cross Country
How many flats does the key of Eb major have?
3
Name a percussion instrument that can play pitched notes.
Bells, Xylo, Vibraphone, Marimba, Timpani...
What does ritardando mean?
Gradually slow down
Who composed the music for the ballet Swan Lake and The Nutcracker?
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
What language class did Mr. Page take in high school? (English doesn't count)
American Sign Language (ASL)
What is the relative minor key of Bb major?
G minor
Name all the brass instruments in a standard brass section
Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
What is the English translation or description of the Italian marking Maestoso
"majestic" or "stately"
Where is composer Gustav Holst (composer of The Planets) from?
England
When asked, what instrument does Mr. Page say he can't play but wants to learn?
Guitar
What is scale degree 6 in the key of D minor?
Bb
What instrument family does the cor anglais belong to?
Woodwind
What is the Italian marking for "a little more motion"
poco piu mosso
Who was the inventor of the saxohpone?
OR
What decade was the saxophone invented?
Adolphe Sax
1840s
What is Mr. Page's favorite brand of boxed mac and cheese?
Kroger