Music Vocabulary
Famous Composers
Key / Time Signatures
Musical Instruments
Potpourri
100

This describes the speed of the music.

What is tempo?

100

This composer wrote "Critical Call" and "Lost Woods Fantasy" and will be visiting East Stroudsburg next year.

Who is Jarod Hall?

100

This major scale has no sharps or flats in it (your notes).

What is C Major?

100

This instrument is the highest sounding instrument in our band.

What is the flute?

100

Who is Mr. Whitney's favorite super hero?

Who is Spiderman?
200

This word describes the volume of the music.

What are dynamics?

200

This composer arranged our version of "Wicked"?

Who is Michael Sweeney?

200

This major scale has two flats in it (your notes)

What is B-flat major?

200

This instrument is the lowest sounding member of our band.

What is the tuba?

200

 What is the name of one of Mr. Whitney's sons?

Who is Logan or Noah?

300

This word in Italian means "to play fast."

What is Allegro?  (Will also accept Vivace or Presto)
300

This composer wrote "Lake of Sorrows."

Who is Randall Standridge?

300

This time signature is also referred to as "Common Time."

What is 4/4?

300

This percussion instrument comes in 4 main sizes, and can be adjusted to play different notes.

What are timpani?

300

This is Mr. Del Vecchio's favorite baseball team.

Who are the New York Yankees

400

This italian word means to play really softly.

What is pianissimo?

400

Who is the name of our guest composer this year, who wrote both "Walking on Air" and "Jaffa Gate Overture?"

Who is Laura Estes?

400

This time signature has a very distinct feel to it, and is sometimes referred to when talking about a Waltz

What is 3/4?

400

This instrument, known for playing counter melodies and jazz solos, is considered an E-flat instrument.

What is the alto saxophone?

400

This is one of the best scents of all time, according to Mr. Whitney.

What is pumpkin spice?

500

This italian phrase means "little by little."

What is "poco a poco?"

500

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?

500

This time signature means that every note value is worth half of its original value?

What is cut-time or 2/2?

500

This instrument is often considered an honorary low brass instrument in our band, but is actually a woodwind.

What is the baritone saxophone?

500
This is Mr. Whitney's preferred candy of choice.

What is peanut butter M&M's.  :-)

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