Dynamics
Articulation
Composers
Scales
Our Repertoire
100

This means to play loudly

What is forte?

100

This is to play with stopped bows.

What is staccato?

100

This is the band who played Vida la Vida

Who is Coldplay

100

This scale has one sharp

What is G major

100

This is the key signature of Viva la Vida

What is A major?

200

This means to play quietly

What is piano?

200

This is to connect two or more notes with a single bow stroke

What is a slur?

200

This is the composer of Spring Breezes

Who is Richard Meyer

200

This scale requires a low 2 both on the D string and A string when played in first position for the cello and viola and violin. 

What is C major?

200

When conducting Perpetual Fiddle Motion, Mrs. Scarano chose to conduct in this beat pattern rather than the traditional 4/4 pattern. 


What is cut time?

300

This means to play medium loudly - at a talking level

What is mezzo forte?

300

This is to play with smooth bows

What is legato?

300

This is the composer of Perpetual Fiddle Motion

Who is Brian Balmages?

300

This scale has 3 flats. 

What is E flat major?

300

This means to divide the notes between stand partners.

What is divisi?

400

This means to play very loudly

What is fortissimo?

400

This is to play repeated staccato notes but OFF the string instead of ON the string

What is spiccato?

400

This is the composer of Ave Verum

Who is Gounod?

400

These are the sharps in D major

What are F# and C#?

400

This is how we make an accent (you need 3 strategies and you do not have to phrase it as a question)

Weight, speed, bow length, proximity to bridge.

500

This means to play very very quietly

What is pianissimo?

500

This is to play with heavy stopped bows using lots of force. 

What is an accent?

500

This is one of Mr. Coelho's favorite orchestra composers and visited us one year at Stringfest. 

Who is Soon Hee Newbold

500

This is the order of the first four flats in a key signature. 

What is BEAD?

500

This means to play at a quick, lively pace

What is Vivace?