Key Signatures
The key with no sharps or flats
C major (A minor)
A crotchet note + two quavers gets how many beats?
1 + 1/2 + 1/2 = 2
What does 'forte' mean? What is the symbol for Forte?
Loud = F
What does 'mf' stand for?
Mezzo-forte (medium loud).
How many strings are on a guitar?
6 strings
The key signature with one flat.
F major (D minor)
How many quavers make up a semibreve?
8 (in the US they are called Eighth notes)
What is the definition of dynamics? List 4 Dynamics
The volume of music.
Piano = P
Mezzo Piano = MP
Mezzo Forte = MF
Forte = F
What does 'pp' stand for?
Pianissimo (very soft).
What is the lowest brass instrument?
Tuba.
What key has two sharps?
D major (B minor)
What is a triplet?
Three notes played in the time of two notes.
What does 'allegro' mean? Provide a BPM marking
Fast (120–156 BPM)
What does 'ff' stand for?
Fortissimo (very loud).
Name an instrument that uses reeds.
Extra points: name an instrument that uses double reeds
Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe (double) , Bassoon (Double)
What is the relative minor of G major?
E minor
What note is worth 2 beats? What are the English and American names?
Minim = English, Half note = American
What is a rallentando?
Gradually slowing down.
What does 'dim.' mean in music?
Diminuendo (gradually softer).
What family does the saxophone belong to?
Woodwind family
How many sharps does B major have?
5 (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#)
What time signature has two dotted crotchet beats per bar?
6/8 Time
List three different types of rhythmic feel
Straight
Swung
Shuffle
Rubato
etc
What is the softest dynamic level?
What is the Second loudest dynamic level?
Pianissimo = PP
Forte = F
Name 5 percussion instruments
Snare drum, cymbals, timpani, xylophone, marimba, piano, bells, Bass drum, Drum kit