Name That Symbol!
This is seen at the beginning of a line of music, and helps us to remember what notes will be on the staff!
A Clef (Treble, Alto, Bass, Etc)
What instrument does Ms. Vallee primarily play?
Flute
Were flutes ever made of wood?
Yes; when flutes were first made they were made using wood and holes were drilled into them.
A whole note is how many beats? (In 4/4)
4 Beats
This genre consists of string instruments or band instruments only.
Classical
This symbol counts for one beat of silence.
Quarter Rest
When you're in school, what should your dynamic level be? (Hint: Should we be quiet or loud?)
Anything below mf; pp, p, mf (inside dynamics)
This instrument belongs to BOTH the percussion family and the string family!
Piano
How many beats does a half note get? (In 4/4)
2 Beats
In this genre, lots of people sing very loudly and usually sing in a different language!
Opera
What is this symbol called? (Hint: It is found at the end of a line of music, or at the end of a piece.)
A Repeat Sign
_____ makes perfect!
Practice!
Name 1 instrument from each family. (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, and String)
N/A
How would I count a dotted quarter note in 4/4 time?
1 and 2 and (1 and 1/2 beats)
This genre has drums, guitar, bass guitar, and a singer!
Rock N' Roll
This symbol makes a note higher in pitch. (Ex. A C would become a Db, or C ___)
Sharp (#)
What is a group called when they just sing/use their voices and do not use ANY instruments?
An A Cappella Group
Explain 2 instrument families.
1. Woodwinds: made with wood, use air to play, keyed instruments
2. Brass: made with brass, buzz in mouthpiece to play, has valves (except for trombone)
3. Strings: has strings, use fingers to pluck or bow to play
4. Percussion: hit to play, hit with sticks/hands/etc
What does cut-time mean?
2/4; in 4/4 everything would be half of what it was before (ex. a quarter note is 1 beat in 4/4, but half of a beat in 2/4 or cut-time)
This genre of music is usually computer-generated, but can have other instruments as well.
Electronic
This symbol makes a note lower in pitch. (Ex. A C would become a B, or C ___)
Flat (b)
Name ALL voice parts in a choir. (Hint: There are four.)
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, And Bass
Name at least 4 concert band instruments.
Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Trumpet, Saxophone, Snare Drum/Bells/Percussion, Trombone
How many beats will be in a measure if we are in a time of 5/8?
5 Beats
This genre of classical music does not have as many players as a band or orchestra and can consist of any instruments.
Chamber