Music Vocabulary
This describes the speed of the music.
What is tempo?
This composer wrote "Critical Call" and "Lost Woods Fantasy" and will be visiting East Stroudsburg next year.
Who is Jarod Hall?
This major scale has no sharps or flats in it (your notes).
What is C Major?
This instrument is the highest sounding instrument in our band.
What is the flute?
Who is Mr. Whitney's favorite super hero?
This word describes the volume of the music.
What are dynamics?
This composer arranged our version of "Wicked"?
Who is Michael Sweeney?
This major scale has two flats in it (your notes)
What is B-flat major?
This instrument is the lowest sounding member of our band.
What is the tuba?
What is the name of one of Mr. Whitney's sons?
Who is Logan or Noah?
This word in Italian means "to play fast."
This composer wrote "Lake of Sorrows."
Who is Randall Standridge?
This time signature is also referred to as "Common Time."
What is 4/4?
This percussion instrument comes in 4 main sizes, and can be adjusted to play different notes.
What are timpani?
This is Mr. Del Vecchio's favorite baseball team.
Who are the New York Yankees
This italian word means to play really softly.
What is pianissimo?
Who is the name of our guest composer this year, who wrote both "Walking on Air" and "Jaffa Gate Overture?"
Who is Laura Estes?
This time signature has a very distinct feel to it, and is sometimes referred to when talking about a Waltz
What is 3/4?
This instrument, known for playing counter melodies and jazz solos, is considered an E-flat instrument.
What is the alto saxophone?
This is one of the best scents of all time, according to Mr. Whitney.
What is pumpkin spice?
This italian phrase means "little by little."
What is "poco a poco?"
This composer wrote "Scary Had a Little Lamb," and was will be a guest of East Stroudsburg in 2 years?
Who is Carol Brittin Chambers?
This time signature means that every note value is worth half of its original value?
What is cut-time or 2/2?
This instrument is often considered an honorary low brass instrument in our band, but is actually a woodwind.
What is the baritone saxophone?
What is peanut butter M&M's. :-)