Tone Production
This is the definition of ”tone production”.
What is “the sound-producing vibrations of any percussion instrument made by a quick, resilient blow”?
In music, this word describes drum-type instruments.
What are membranes?
In music, this describes the result of pressing or grasping a vibrating object.
What is dampening?
In music, this means “very soft”.
What is pianissimo (pp)?
This answers the question “Could Noah figure out how to remove this column?”
What is “No”?
True or False: In percussion, tone should be short and quick.
What is false?
In music, this describes instruments with a metallic structuring.
What are metals?
True or False: Dampening should be long and slow.
What is false?
In music, this means “soft”.
What is piano (p)?
This basic response answers the question “Did you look at this column despite Noah telling you not to?”
What is “Yes”?
This is the first factor that influences tone quality.
What is the place at surface where it is struck?
In music, this describes instruments with wooden qualities.
What are woods?
Theses are 3 instances where dampening will generally occur.
What are pauses, fermatas, and final notes?
In music, this means “moderately soft”.
What is mezzo piano (mp)?
This is the amount this question is worth.
What is 300?
This is the second factor that determines tone quality.
What is the manner in which it is struck?
Cymbals, vibes, and chimes are examples of this type of instrument.
What are metals?
True or False: A tone should be projected before it is dampened.
In music, this means “moderately loud”.
What is mezzo forte (mf)?
This is the name of the game you are playing right now.
What is “Jeopardy!”?
This is the third factor in determining tone quality.
What are the physical properties of the instrument?
The woodblock, marimba, and xylophone are examples of these.
What are woods?
True or False: Due to the snare drum’s volume, it should be dampened often.
What is true?
In music, this means “loud”.
What is forte (f)?
This is the name of the Percussion Ensemble teacher who will be looking at this and who I hope gives me a really good grade because I have no idea what I’m doing right now.
Who is Mr. Robinson?