Percussion
A rapid succession of hits on a snare drum or timpani that blend into a single, continuous tone.
What is a drum roll
P
Piano/soft
These four instruments make up the traditional orchestral string family
What is Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass?
What is tempo?
This musical features a magical nanny who arrives with an umbrella
What is Mary Poppins?
a foundational four-stroke drum rudiment that combines alternating single strokes with a double stroke, using the sticking pattern R-L-R-R followed by L-R-L-L
What is a paradiddle
f
Forte/loud
This is the substance applied to bow hair to help it grip the strings and usually ends up on the stage floor :(
What is Rosin?
This instrument is made of a triangular metal bar and is played with a metal beater
What is a triangle?
This musical features the solfege song Do Re Mi
What is the Sound of Music?
This instrument has metal wires stretched across its bottom head, creating a buzzing sound when played.
What is a snare drum?
mezzo forte
Medium Loud
This technique means to pluck the strings instead of using the bow.
What is pizzicato?
This instrument uses foot pedals to change the tension of its drumheads and adjust its pitch
What is a timpani?
This musical tells the story of a High School Basketball player who wants to sing.
What is High School Musical?
This term means to play a note or sound with extra emphasis
What is an accent?
pp
Pianissimo (very soft)
This is the name of the raised wooden piece that supports the strings above the body of the instrument
What is the Bridge?
This dot under the note means to play a note short.
What is staccato?
This musical highlights the misery of French Revolution. It features non uplifting songs like "Look down" "I Dream a Dream" and "On my Own."
What is Les Miserable? (Les Miz)
This is the person who keeps the entire ensemble together, even when the percussion section gets a little too excited
Who is the conductor or Mr C.
Crescendo
Gradually get louder
What is tremolo?
This musical term means to play smoothly and connect the notes
What is legato?
This musical is about a princess who forgets who she is after the Russian Revolution.
What is Anastasia?