Rhythm
A half note is worth how many beats?
Two
What instrument family isn't represented in band?
Strings
What is tempo and how is it measured?
How fast or slow music is (BPM)
What does p mean?
What are you graded on most in my class?
Participation / Engagement
What time signature has 3 beats in a measure with the quarter note getting the beat?
3/4
This instrument is the highest sounding member of the woodwind family
Flute
A melody played stacatto can be described as:
Short, cut off
Sharps, flats, and natural signs are all called:
Accidentals
Friday, September 12th
How many beats is 2 dotted quarter notes worth?
3
This instrument family is responsible for keeping the band together rhythmically and creating sound effects
Percussion
Music played legato can be described as:
Connected
What does ritardando or rit. mean?
What instrument broke last year before Cedar Point?
How many 16th notes are in a measure in 4/4 time?
16
Which clef does trombone play in?
Bass clef
Describe why dynamics are important in music
Makes things more interesting!
This musical symbol connects two or more notes together and is usually only articulated once
Slur // Tie
Band directors usually conduct with a what?
Baton
Explain what a dot "." does to a note that it is added to.
Adds half of the original note's length to the note
This member of the woodwind family plays in treble clef and uses a double reed
Oboe // English Horn
A series of notes that starts and ends on the same pitch is called:
A scale
This symbol indicates to the band to hold a note until the director cuts them off.
Fermata
What is Mr. S's favorite Pokemon?
Spinda