Music Vocabulary
What are the 5 lines in music called?
Staff
What is the longest note in music?
Whole note
What country (Or state) is north of Mexico?
America or Arizona
What kind of land mass is Hawaii?
Island
How many strings are on a guitar? (No counting!)
6
What is this symbol called? 4/4
Time Signature
How many beats does a Half note get in 4/4 time?
2 beats
Name 3 instruments used in Mariachi music
Bass guitar, guitar, violin, trumpet, vihuela, harp, and accordion.
Is Hawaiian music Dance/Party or Relaxing/Study Music?
Yes, anything that is hit is a percussion instrument.
Is the top or bottom number the "Sherriff" of the time Signature?
Top Number
What notes say "1 e and u" "2 e and u" "3 e and u" "4 e and u"
16th notes
What does it mean to do a "Gritto" in mariachi music?
Aye Aye Ayyyyyyyeeeeee!!! (Tongue Rolls)
What is the small guitar called that originated in Hawaii?
Ukulele
What instrument family is the Tuba in?
Brass
What do the double line (Railroad Tracks) mean?
End of song
What notes say 1&, 2&, 3&, 4&?
Eighth notes
Name the 2 Genres of Mexican music we studied.
Mariachi and Salsa
What does "Island Style" Mean?
Relaxed life style, nothing fancy, beach life, simple, nature, etc.
What instrument family is the Recorder in?
Woodwinds
Is the Treble Clef for low or high pitched instruments?
High Pitched Instruments
in 4/4 time, how many beats does a Whole Note get?
4
What kind of hat is used for the Mexican Hat Dance?
Sombrero
What is Hula?
A Hawaiian Dance
How many strings are on a Ukulele'?
4