Music Theory
What note name is the bottom line of the staff? (Treble or Bass clef allowed)
E or G
What do these two symbols represent?
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Repeat
This symbol "b" lowers a note's pitch by a half step
FLAT
Finish this sentence: "Breathe together, _____ ______"
Play together
What are Ms. Alambra's main instrument(s) that she performs with? (2 possible answers!)
Trumpet and her voice
What does the bottom number of the time signature 4/4 mean?
Quarter note is what gets the beat
What is the dynamic for play soft/quiet?
piano
What does the symbol for a sharp sign look like?
number, hashtag, pound sign
What is the job of the conductor?
To show the beat and keep everyone together.
Ms. Alambra has a tattoo under her right ear. What image is it?
Treble Clef
How many beats is a whole note worth?
4
What is the musical word for loud?
This is the name for the symbol with sharp or flat signs at the beginning of each staff.
Key Signature
What do you call a person who writes music?
Composer
What year was Ms. Alambra born in?
A) 1995
B) 1999
C) 2000
B - 1999!
How many beats is a half note worth?
2
What does crescendo mean?
Gradually start playing louder
This is the 2 numbers at the beginning of a staff.
Time Signature
What is the name for the device that helps musicians keep a steady beat while playing music?
Metronome
What university did Ms. Alambra attend?
A) Brandon University
B) University of Manitoba
C) Canadian Mennonite University
A - Brandon University!
What does a dot do to a note?
Adds half the value of the note.
This means to repeat back to the repeat sign and take the 2nd ending to the end
1st/2nd Endings
What are the ">" symbols that mean to emphasize the note?
Accent!
Which instrument is considered the oldest known instrument?
Flute
What is Ms. Alambra's band name called?
A) Not your average hooligans
B) Your extra ordinary hooligans
C) Not Your Ordinary Hooligans
C) Not Your Ordinary Hooligans