Music Theory
What does the top number of the time signature 3/4 mean?
3 beats per measure
This term describes speed of the music
This symbol "b" lowers a note's pitch by a half step
FLAT
What instrument uses a "double reed"
Oboe or Bassoon
What is Mr. Elsner's PRIMARY instrument?
Percussion
How many quarter notes fit in one measure of 4/4?
4
What is the dynamic for play soft/quiet?
piano
A set of sharps OR flats found at the beginning of a piece that indicates whether any notes should be altered is called...?
A Key Signature
What do the letters "f" and "p" stand for in musical dynamics?
Forte and Piano
What is Mrs. Khan's PRIMARY instrument?
Clarinet
How many beats is a whole note worth?
4
What is the musical word for loud?
This symbol written above (which looks like a birds eye), means to hold or extend the length of the note is called...
Fermata
What do you call a person who writes music?
Composer
Who is Mr. Long?
Percussion Teacher
A whole note tied to a half note is how many beats long?
6
What does crescendo mean?
Gradually start playing louder
Adding volume changes throughout a piece of music is called what?
Dynamics
Name 3 Woodwind Instruments
Flute Oboe Clarinet Saxophone Bassoon
What does Mr. Elsner like to drink all day?
Coffee
What does a dot do to a note?
Adds half the value of the note.
How can you tell the difference between a slur and a tie?
Tie is the same notes, slur is different notes
When practicing, if you aren't using a (blank), are you even practicing?
Metronome
What is the name of the tuba they use in marching band?
Sousaphone
Who is your FAVORITE Band Director?
Mr Elsner OR Mrs. Khan