Symbols
Vocabulary
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Terms
This and That
200


What is up bow?

200

This symbol raises a note by half a step.

What is a sharp (#)?

200

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What is 'Autumn'?

200

Connecting different pitches in the same bow direction.

What is slur?

200

Substance made from tree sap, applied to the horse hair on the bow.

What is rosin?

400

  

What is a repeat sign?

400

This tells us what notes to play with sharps or flats throughout the entire piece

What is a Key Signature?

400

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What is 'May Song'?

400

Stopped bow strokes.

What is staccato?

400


What is a double barline?

600




What is bow lift/retake/reset?

600

This scale has two sharps (#).

What is D Major?

600

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What is 'French Folk Song'?

600

Smooth bow strokes

What is legato?

600

In this time signature there are 2 beats per measure and the  (quarter note) or   (quarter rest) gets one beat.

What is ?

800

This dot appears ABOVE or BELOW the note head.

What is a staccato marking?

800

The two numbers at the beginning of a piece.

What is a Time Signature?

800

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What is 'Goin' Home'?

800

A 4-note pattern.

What is tetrachord?

800

Daily Double


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What is musical alphabet?


1000

This dot appears NEXT TO the note head.

What is dotted rhythm?

1000

This is the distance from one finger to the one right beside it, or the distance from the 3rd to the 4th tape on the cello.

What is a half step?

1000

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What is 'Ode to Joy'?

1000

To keep fingers down while playing other notes on neighboring strings.

What is finger tunnels/blocked fingerings?

1000


What is alto clef?

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