Composers
Which composer played the violin?
Vivaldi
How many beats is a quarter note worth?
One
Describe what largo means
Very slow
What are the four instrument families?
Strings, percussion, woodwind, and brass
What was the main characters name in The Nutcracker?
Clara
What is a child prodigy?
A young person who has talent in a particular field
What do we say when we see a quarter note?
Do
Describe what presto means
Very fast
Name 3 instruments in the brass family
Trombone, trumpet, tuba, french horn...
What does dynamics mean?
The volume of the music
Which composer lost all of his hearing?
Beethoven
What do we say when we see eighth notes?
Do-day
Describe what adagio means
Slow
Name 3 instruments in the woodwind family
Flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone...
What is it called when music sounds happy and music that sounds sad
Major and Minor
Which composer wrote The Nutcracker ballet?
Tchaikovsky
How many beats is a whole note worth?
Four
Describe what allegro means
Fast
What instrument family has the snare drum and cymbals?
Percussion
On a musical staff, what are the names of the notes in the spaces?
FACE
What is a concerto?
A piece of music with a soloist and accompaniment
What do we say when we see 16th notes?
Du-tay-day-tay
Describe what moderato means
Medium speed
What instrument family has the bass and cello?
Strings
On a musical staff, what are the names of the notes on the lines?
EGBDF