Note Names
What are the note names of the notes from bottom to top in the spaces in treble clef?
F, A, C, E
Which composer from the Classical Era composed the "Magic Flute" and the "Marriage of Figaro"?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What is the definition of a staccato?
Short or detached.
Which major key has 3 sharps?
A major
Name 4 different woodwind instruments
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, Melodica, Bagpipes, Harmonica, Organ
What are the note names of the notes from bottom to top on the lines in treble clef?
E, G, B, D, F
Which Romantic Era composer is most famous for his 5th symphony?
Ludwig Van Beethoven
What is the difference between a slur and a tie?
A tie joins two rhythms together on the same note, usually over the barline and the notes are not re-articulated.
A slur connects multiple notes together that are not articulated in-between or are soft articulations if on the same note.
How many key signatures are there?
15 (12 different key and 3 that are enharmonic)
Which 3 instruments in the band are in the key of Bb?
Clarinet, Trumpet and Tenor Saxophone.
What are note names of the notes from bottom to top in the spaces in bass clef?
A, C, E, G
Which Baroque Era composer composed over 1,000 pieces?
Johann Sebastian Bach
If you were given a trill on the note Bb what note would you trill to?
C
What is the rule for figuring out major sharp key signatures?
Find the last sharp added and go to the next letter in the musical alphabet.
What are the four main instrument families
Brass, Woodwinds, Strings and Percussion
What is the order of Flats?
Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Cb, Fb
Which contemporary film composer is best know for his work with Stephen Spielberg?
John Williams
What is the name of this articulation and what does it do
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Marcato - Heavily accented and detached
DAHT!
What is the rule for figuring out major flat key signatures?
Find the second to last flat that you added and that is the name of your key.
What is the categories of instrument that the piano falls under?
Zither, combination of strings and percussion.
What is the order of sharps?
F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, B#
Which 20th Century composer is most known for his composition 4'33" which is a solo piano piece consisting entirely rests?
John Cage
Which of these is NOT a name for a type of articulation?
Portato, Doit, Smear, Dwee, Plop, Scoop
Dwee
What is the rule to find the parallel minor of a major key signature?
Add 3 flats.
Ex. C major has no accidentals in it's key signature but C minor has 3 flats in it's key signature.
Which instrument is named after it's inventor and what is their first and last name?
The Saxophone and it is named after Adolf Sax.