Musical Terms
An ostinato is
a pattern that repeats
What does a quarter note sound like?
Ta
Kate's mother has three children, Snap, Crackle, and ____
Kate
quarter note + quarter note = (this number of beats)
2 beats
This toolbox controls the speed of music
tempo
Eighth notes sound like
Ti-Ti
What has a face but can't smile?
A watch
Quarter note + quarter rest + quarter note = (# of beats)
3 beats
Dynamics control the...
Volume of music
These notes sound like ti-ri-ti-ri
Sixteenth notes
What building has the most stories?
A Library
half note + eighth notes + sixteenth notes + half rest = (# of beats)
6 beats
Presto means
fast
How many beats does a half note get? (TA-AH)
2 beats
What gets wet as it dries?
A towel
Half note + half note + quarter rest =
5 beats
Forte means
Loud
A dot adds....
Half the value
A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed for 3 days, then left on Friday. How is this possible?
The horse's name was Friday
DOTTED half note + quarter note =
4 beats