History & Construction
Why does the tongue drum have large and small tongues?
The large ones are for lower pitches, and the small ones are for higher pitches.
In 4/4 time, how many beats do a quarter note and two eighth notes get (together)?
Two
What does this symbol do? #
It raises a note by a half step.
How does a conductor tell the orchestra to play louder?
He waves his arms in bigger motions.
Who sings Die with a Smile?
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
What were tongue drums originally made of?
Propane tanks
How much value does a dot add to a note?
A dot adds 50% or half of what the note is worth.
Which musical symbol looks like a seven (7)?
An eighth rest
Why does the conductor have to give a preparatory beat?
The musicians need to know when to start playing.
What is the most-streamed song of all time on Spotify as of early 2025?
A) “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran
B) “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
C) “Stay” – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
D) “Dance Monkey” – Tones and I
B) “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
With over 4 billion streams, this 2020 smash continues to reign supreme globally.
What do you call the sticks used to play the tongue drum?
Mallets
What is a phrase in music?
It is a musical sentence.
If there are 8 notes in a major scale, why isn't there a #8 on the tongue drum?
Because #1 is the same pitch as #8 (#8 is higher)
What is the word to tell players when to play when you point at them?
Cue
What are the lyrics that follow this line in a Disney movie? The snow glows white on the mountain tonight
Not a footprint to be seen
How are hand pans different from tongue drums?
Hand pans have dents in the drum instead of tongues.
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get in 4/4?
One and a half
What do you call 4/4?
Time signature
A conductor must not only conduct but also interpret the music. What does this mean?
Show the players exactly how he wants the piece to sound
Finish the Christmas song lyrics:
Man, it doesn't show signs of stopping, and I've.....
Brought me some corn for poppin'
What are the letters of the D major scale that the numbers on the tongue drum represent?
DEF#GABC#D
How many phrases are in the chorus of Jingle Bells?
Four
What tells you when you have reached the end of the song?
A double bar line
Show or explain the conducting pattern for 4/4 time.
Down left right up
What kind of dance began in historically black colleges and is performed in a group? (Its emphasis is on body percussion and rhythm).
Step Dance