Music Math
1 whole note + 1 quarter note =
What is 5?
This dynamic marking means to play SOFT
What is P-I-A-N-O?
Solo
What is when one person plays by themselves?
We have the alto version of this woodwind instrument in our band
What is a saxophone?
The very first song in the book (also the first song for the yellow belt)
What is "Cardiff by the Sea"?
1 half note + 2 quarter notes - 1 quarter note =
What is 3?
Drums that are tuned to specific pitches
What is T-I-M-P-A-N-I?
The flats or sharps at the beginning of the piece
What is a key signature?
Another name for this instrument is the euphonium
What is a baritone?
The title of many of the songs at the bottom of the pages
What is "Go for Excellence"?
1 dotted half note - 1 quarter note =
What is 2?
Mr. Erickson's first name
What is G-O-R-D-O-N?
The symbol that means to hold the note until the conductor cuts you off
What is fermata?
Mr. Erickson's main instrument
What is a trombone (or tuba)?
This song was part of the yellow belt and was also performed in the holiday concert, with many solis.
What is "Good King Wenceslas"?
2 half notes + 1 whole note =
What is 8?
Mrs. Grugin's first name
What is B-E-T-S-Y?
To play short and separated
What is staccato?
Mrs. Grugin's main instrument
What is the saxophone?
This song not only taught dotted quarter notes, but also enabled us to practice playing Concert E natural
What is "All through the Night"?
2 eighth notes + 3 quarter notes + 1 dotted half note =
What is 7?
Symbol in music that indicates to get gradually softer
What is D-E-C-R-E-S-C-E-N-D-O?
2x only
What is to play the second time only?
This percussion instrument is sometimes referred to as kettle drums
What are timpani?
Several songs in the book had one group start playing alone, and then a 2nd group come in later (starting at the beginning), known as a ______
What is a round?