Rhythm/Note Values
How many beats is a Quarter Note worth?
1
What is John Williams famous for?
Composing music for movies.
Name an instrument from the Brass family.
Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba
Name one musical Genre (type of music)
pop, rock, rap, country, jazz, etc
What does "Tempo" mean?
The speed of the beat; how fast or slow the beat is.
How many beats is a Half Note worth?
2
Who wrote "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"?
Mozart.
Name an instrument from the String family.
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Harp, etc
What does a "Conductor" do?
Directs the ensemble.
What are "Dynamics"?
Volume; how loud or soft a sound is.
How many beats is a Quarter Rest worth?
1
Which famous composer was deaf?
Beethoven
Fill in the blanks:
A percussion instrument is anything that you _____, _______, or __________.
Hit, Shake, or Scrape.
What is the difference between an Orchestra and a Band?
An Orchestra has strings; a Band does not.
How many people would there be in a "Quartet"?
4
How many beats is a Whole Note worth?
4
What famous ballet did Tchaikovsky write the music for?
Hint: its popular around Christmas time.
The Nutcracker
To which family does the Piano belong?
Bonus: if you can explain why, you'll receive 100 extra points!
Percussion
Why: Although the piano has strings, the sound is made by a hammer tapping the strings.
Which part of the world does the Ukulele come from?
Hawai'i, or other Polynesian Islands
What is "Harmony"?
More than one note playing/singing at the same time.
How many beats is a Half Rest worth?
2
Bach
see teacher for correct answer
Name an instrument NOT played in an orchestra.
Saxophone, Guitar, etc
What type of music is the Caribbean ( namely Jamaica) known for?
Reggae or Calypso.
What is "Syncopation"?
Separating two eighth notes (ti-ti) and putting a quarter note (ta) in between them.
Causing the emphasis of the rhythm to fall on the up-beat.