String Instruments
The highest pitch instrument in the string orchestra.
What is the violin?
What is G Major?
This composer suffered from going deaf over the years.
Who was Beethoven?
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What is piano?
To start soft and get loud.
This instrument plays in alto clef.
What is the viola?
The order of sharps.
What are F,C,G,D,A,E,B?
This composer is Mrs. Shafman's favorite. (Hint: We played a piece by him called the 1812 Overture)
Who is Tchaikovsky?
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What is forte?
To start loud and get soft.
What is a decrescendo?
What is the double bass?
The order of flats.
What are B,E,A,D,G,C,F?
This composer is regarded as one of the most famous of all time. He began composing at the age of 4. (Hint: He wrote the most famous piece of all time. Many think it is Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. It is in fact, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)
Who is Mozart?
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What is fortissimo?
To play with an extra emphasis on a particular note.
What is an accent?
This instruments full name is the "violoncello".
What is the cello?
Minor key with F#.
What is e minor?
This composer is from the Baroque era of music. His compositional style included many fast pieces and would often feature some kind of solo instrument. (Hint: He wrote the famous double concerto for 2 violins)
Who is Bach?
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What is a D.C. or Da Capo?
Often regarded as the most challenging part in an orchestra. Often confused to be the inferior part.
What is the 2nd violin?
This key signature as all naturals. No sharps and no flats.
What is C Major or a minor?
Composed 9 Symphonies.
Who is Beethoven?
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What is pianississimo?
Instruction to slow down.
What is a ritard?