MUSIC VOCAB
What is a xylophone?
The barred instruments.
What is the song that Ella Fitzgerald sings?
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing.
I let her gogo, eeya I let her gogo..
eeya I let her gooo... I let her go go go.
What does rest position look like?
Shoulder holders or sticks on shoulders.
What is a macrobeat?
The big beat.
What is a solo?
When you sing or play by your self.
What type of music does the black church sing?
Gospel music.
Finish the song...
"I got soul...."
and I'm Super bad!
What does ready position look like?
Sticks down and ready to play in front of you.
a little beat.
What letter is the red boomwhacker?
The letter C.
What type of music did black people perform that was not in church? (ex. improvisation, swing, scatting)
Jazz Music.
Finish the words...
"MORTIMOR, BE..."
QUIET!
How many sticks do you need for bucket drumming?
2 sticks.
Finish the song...
"Two Little sausages frying in the pan.."
One went POP and the other went BAM
What is scatting?
Using words that don't make sense.
Who was the queen of scatt/Jazz?
Ella Fitzgerald.
Finish the song...
"Bambali Bamba Soye Bali Bamba..."
Bambali Bambaye
False. Do not play until the teacher says so.
How many beats are in triple meter? (Du-Da-Di)
3 beats!
What is Improvisation?
Making it up on the spot.
What instrument(s) did Louis Armstrong play?
The trumpet and he sings.
Finish the song...
"It don't mean a thing.."
If it ain't got that swing... Duwat duwat duwat duwat duwat duwat duwat duwat...
True or false? In rest position, you should click your sticks together while they are on your shoulders.
False: Do not make any noises or movements in rest position.
How many beats are in Duple Meter? (Du-De)
2 beats.