Instruments
What instrument family does the violin belong in?
Strings
What does the symbol (p) mean?
Soft
What is a lip trill? (make the sound)
How many beats does a quarter rest get?
What is harmony?
The blending of two or more notes sounded simultaneously
What instrument family do chimes belong in?
What does the symbol (mf) mean?
Mezzo forte, meaning medium loud.
Generally in singing, do we aim for tall vowels or wide vowels? (bonus point if you can demonstrate the difference)
Tall vowels
How many beats does an eighth note get?
Half a beat
What does it mean when a dot is placed above a note?
Staccato - short and separated
Brass
What does a (<) symbol mean?
Crescendo
A gradual increase in volume
What is the term for singing in your more resonant, heavier voice?
Chest Voice
Three
What country is the folksong "Banaha" originally from?
Republic of the Congo
What instrument family does the piano accordion come from?
Percussion and wind
What does the symbol (pp) mean?
What are two ways to improve your ability to sing high notes? (bonus if you can name all 4)
Raise your eyebrows
Sit tall
Wide mouth shape/smile
Take a deep, big breath from your core
What do ties do?
Ties connect 2 notes. For example, 2 quarter notes with a tie make 1 half note.
Which artist/band was "That's What's Up" ORGINALLY written by?
Edwarde Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes
What instrument family does a saxophone belong in?
Wind/woodwind
What does the symbol (ff) mean?
Fortissimo
Very loud
What are the purpose of diction exercises? (bonus point if you can name one)
Practicing clear consonant sounds; improving the audience's ability to understand the lyrics and the singer's ability to convey emotions.
What does a dot placed after a note do?
A dot placed after a note increases its duration by half of its original value.
Name this interval