Music Theory
What means to be silent for 1 count
quarter rest
What means play medium loud
mezzo forte
How many beats are in one measure of 4/4
4 beats
How many beats are in one measure of 3/4
3 beats
This is what you would wear to a concert.
White top and black bottoms.
What means play loudly
forte
The sharps and flats at the beginning of the song are called what
key signature
The number of 16th notes in a whole note
16
Number of 8th notes in a half note
4
This is how you get extra credit in band class.
Attending Outside Concerts
Attending Honor Bands
Attending Solo and Ensemble
What is the term for how fast or slow you play a song
tempo
What type of line is an extension of the staff that goes above and below the staff lines?
ledger line
Bar lines divide up this...
measure
Number of lines on a music staff
5
This is the name of the Book that every 6th, 7th, and Beginning Band member needs.
Essential Elements for Band: Book 1
What means to gradually increase volume
crescendo
What comes at the end of a song and indicates the song is over
double bar line
How many notes are in an octave
Raises the pitch by half a step
sharp
This is the date of your first performance.
6th - November 13th
7th - December 9th
8th - October 28th
What time signature has 9 beats in the measure and the eighth not gets the count
9/8
Name the 3 instrument families in band
woodwinds, brass, percussion
This is the most common time signature across the world
4/4
Lowers the pitch by one half step
Flat
This is the most important rule in the band room.
Mr. Kooy on the podium = you silent.