Symbols
Orchestra Trivia
Vocabulary
Notes and Rhythms
Mystery
100
What do we call the symbol that tells you to hold the note until the conductor cuts you off?
fermata
100
An instrument that has strings and keys
piano
100
What word refers to change is musical volume?
Dynamics
100
In 4/4 time, a dotted half note is worth ___ beats
3
100
What is the name of this instrument?
xylophone
200
Musical symbol that means to gradually increase in volume (write the word and draw the symbol)
crescendo
200
In a full size, which orchestra instrument has the shortest bow?
Double Bass
200
What tempo marking means fast and lively?
allegro
200
Which notes are sharp in the G major scale?
F#
200
What instrument in band is not commonly found in a symphony orchestra?
saxophone
300
This articulation is called
marcato accent
300
A string quartet is made up of which instruments?
2 violins, viola, cello
300
This symbol moves a pitch one half step lower
flat
300
How many 8th notes fit in one measure of 3/4 time?
6
300
In 10 seconds, how many violinists are in Rosemont's String Ensemble?
24
400
This type of bowing is called
tremolo
400
There are 88 total keys on a piano. How many are black keys?
36
400
Name a marking that means to gradually decrease in tempo
ritardando or rallentando
400
How many beats in a dotted quarter note?
1 1/2
400
The Spirit of Adventure is from the movie "Up"
What year did Up come out in theaters?
2009
500
What is this called?
hooked bow, slurred staccato, portato
500
What was the original name for the Renaissance era violin?
viol or viola da gamba
500
A type of repeat where you return to the sign and play until "the end".
D. S. al Fine
500
In common time, and eighth note is worth _____ beats
1/2
500
Which one of our concert pieces was composed by Larry Clark?
Contradanse