Orchestra Insturments
The smallest and highest pitch string instrument
violin
How many eighth notes are in one quarter note?
2 eighth notes
Define and draw a caesura
to have a sudden pause in the music for a dramatic effect/interruption/transition to a new section of the music
What does LAWS stand for? Get an additional 50 points for including a special letter
Location
Amount
Weight
Speed
T - Tilt
This is an Italian term for smooth articulation.
legato
The stringed instrument is 6 feet tall and plays the lowest notes
Bass
How many quarter notes are in a dotted half note?
3 quarter notes
Define and draw a fermata
What is the difference between a major chord and a minor chord?
The third of the chord is normal in a major chord. It is lowered a half step in a minor chord.
What is a detache bow stroke?
When notes are played in separate bow strokes, but have a smooth and connected sound.
The instrument that plays in alto clef.
Viola
What is the rhythm where you count
"1e+a 2e+a 3e+a 4e+a" in your head?
Sixteenth Notes
What is the purpose of writing "Divisi" in music? What does it mean?
To have stands divide parts, sometimes it is divided by octaves, to create a harmony, or to create a countermelody.
What does Hemiola mean? Give an example of a song we used it in.
Hemiola is when the music feels like the time signature changes, but it is not written in the music.
This is when a note is held for its full value
Tenuto
This instrument has 47 strings that are plucked with the fingers.
Harp
Count and clap this rhythm:
♫ ♩ ♫ ♩
1 & 2 3 & 4
In "Lullaby", why would the composer use the sostenuto marking seen at the beginning of the piece?
Sostenuto means to sustain, which matches the style of the piece.
What is the significance of Doraji? What musical elements represent the story?
Doraji is a Korean folksong that is about a bellflower. The bellflower is significant to the Korean culture.
Some musical elements that represent it are the smooth and overall elegant sound of the song, which matches the softness and gentleness of a flower. Another element is the pentatonic melody. It is very simple and easy to remember because the song has been passed down for several generations.
How do you accomplish a brush stroke?
A brush stroke is when the bow is slightly tilted and has a slight bounce across the string.
This instrument has strings but is considered a percussion instrument, and has 88 keys.
Piano
Define each of these tempo markings (100 points for each one that is correct):
Largo, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Accelerando
Largo: very slow
Andante: walking pace
Moderato: moderately
Allegro: fast/energetic
Accelerando: to speed up
What is the difference between grandioso and maestoso? Is there a difference?
A slight difference. Both terms mean to be played powerfully and majestically. Maestoso focuses on a more march-like, slower tempo that is steady. Grandioso focuses on a more dramatic sound and an increase in volume.
What is the significance of La Llorona, and what are some musical elements that represent the music?
La Llorona is a folktale that tells the story of the Weeping Woman and is used to warn children of danger and to ensure they behave for their parents.
The minor key sound contributes to the eerie feeling and sets the tone for the piece. The Latin rhythms heard throughout the piece represent the culture from which the story stems.
Explain the difference between a portato and a slur.
A portato has a pulse in the sound, while a slur connects each note smoothly.