Orchestras
Member of the orchestra who views the full score with each instrument part in order lead the ensemble
Who is the conductor
In 4/4 this type of note gets one beat
What is a quarter note
An adjustable rod coming out of the bottom of a cello/bass
What is the endpin?
This musical symbol indicates that the orchestra must hold a note until the conductor cues the next one
What is a fermata
Name for the 1st chair 1st violin who tunes the orchestra?
What is the concertmaster?
The name of the violin part that doubles the viola section
What is 3rd violin
Name the sharps in the key of A Major
What are F#, C#, and G#
The order of strings on a bass from lowest to highest.
What is EADG?
The stand partner responsible for turning pages
What is the inside player? (Left side if violins, right side if viola or cello)
The measurement in which violas are sized.
What is in inches?
A type of rhythm that stresses the "off beat"
What is syncopation
Changing from the mezzo forte bow lane to the mezzo piano bow lane requires cello and bass players to pull/push the bow closer to which part of the instrument?
What is the fingerboard
What Ms. Crawl says when your eyes are too focused on the music.
What is "Look up!"
A type of orchestra assessment where the ensemble performs in front of a panel of judges
What is an adjudication
To avoid using unnecessary ledger lines above the staff, the high pitch viola parts are written in this clef
What is treble clef
The pattern of whole and half steps in a Major key
What is WWHWWWH
The part of the bass that tunes its strings
What are the tuning keys
This musical process helps players count every note equally and on time with the metronome
What is subdividing
Traditionally, this instrument gives the tuning note for most professional symphony orchestras
What is the oboe
What is the relative minor key of E Major?
What is C# minor
The technique for playing extremely high positions on the cello/bass.
What is thumb position?
A bow stroke where the bow bounces off the string.
What is spiccato?