Orchestra Instruments
The smallest and highest pitched string instrument
Violin
How many quarter notes make up a whole note?
4
What note is D string 1st finger?
E
This is the word for the pattern of short and long notes in music.
Rhythm
The wooden stick with hairs attached to it.
Bow
The largest and lowest pitched string instrument
Bass
2
What note is A string 1st finger?
B
Symbols in music that tell you how loud or quiet to play (pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff)
Dynamics
The hard but delicate substance used to make bow hairs sticky
Rosin
The instrument that plays in alto clef.
Viola
How many eighth notes are in a quarter note?
2
Which string produces a higher pitch - D or A?
A
One "bar" of music, usually contains 4 beats.
Measure
How do we tell the bow is at the right tension for us to play?
Bow is slightly curved inwards, creating a "smile" with the hairs under it. It can bounce on the back of your hand.
Instruments that share the strings EADG
Bass and Violin
How many beats is 2 quarter notes and 1 half note?
4
A, B, C#, D
This symbol at the beginning of a piece of music tells you which instrument the music is meant for.
This metal rod is at the bottom of cellos and basses to adjust their height.
Endpin
Instruments that share the ADGC strings
Cello and Viola
How many beats is a whole note plus 2 half notes?
8
Name the notes on the G string
G, A, B, C
The word for how we emphasize notes in a piece of music.
Articulation
The piece of wood attached to the bottom of a violin or viola that allows for more comfortable playing.
Chin rest