Musical Terms
The term "Fortepiano" means what?
What is "loud then immediately soft."
In what period did music first arise?
The Paleolithic Period
What is the Major for no sharps or flats
C Major
What are the 12 notes in music?
C, D, E, F, G, A B, C sharp/D flat, D sharp/E flat, F sharp/G flat, G sharp/A flat and A sharp/B flat.
What 4 pieces were played at the Winter Concert?
Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney Magical Marches, Jurassic Park, and Let It Snow
The term "Fine" means what?
The end.
What are the four periods of music history?
Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th century
What is the Major with 3 sharps?
A Major
What is an accidental?
A sign placed to the left of (or above) a note to show that the note must be changed in pitch.
What measure do trombones come in on Baba Yetu?
Measure #3
The term "Morendo" means what?
Die away
What is the first era of classical music?
The Renaissance period.
How many sharps does C# major have?
7 Sharps
What is the term for a flat and sharp that are the same note?
Enharmonic note
John Philip Sousa was a composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. What are the two class pieces that he composed?
The Thunderer and Stars and Stripes Forever.
The term "Piu mosso" means what?
more motion; a little faster
Out of all the concert and advanced band instruments, which one is the oldest historically?
The flutes (slay)
How many flats does Ab minor have?
7 Flats.
What does the housetop accent above a note mean (^)?
hint: Think of Mandalorian
Staccato: meant to be played more forcefully and usually shorter.
What happens during the rests at the beginning of the Star Spangled Banner?
The percussion has a roll 🥁
The term "Coda" means what?
A finishing section
What philosopher invented music?
A Greek philosopher - Pythagoras
Which Minor has 4 flats?
F Minor.
What is the Whole and Half step pattern for a major scale?
W–W–H, Whole–step connection, W–W–H.
In the beginning of Serengeti what melody are the trumpets playing?
The Celebration 🎉