Rhythms
Notes & Key Signatures
Dynamics & Tempos
Articulations
Terms
Potpourri
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How many beats does an eighth rest get?
1/2 beat
100
The Name of this Note
G
100
This italian term means very soft
Pianissimo - pp
100
This symbol means short
Staccato
100
A Zephyr is a Gentle wind. What is the term for a Giant 20th Century German airship filled with gas.
Zepplyn
100
What's the difference between a Piano and A Fish?
You can tune a piano but,
YOU CAN'T TUNA FISH.
200
How many Sixteenth notes equal one beat?
Four
200
What Notes are in the Eb Major Scale
Eb F G A Bb C D Eb
200
An italian term: To gradually increase tempo
Accelerando (Accel.)
200
This symbol means to sustain a note for its full value.
Tenuto
200
Symphony No. 5 marked a transition from the classical to the Romantic Period in music style for this well-known German Composer.
Ludwig van Beethoven
200
What did Jay-Z call his wife before they were married?
Fe-yonce'
300
This terms refers to notes that are off the beat. Example:
Syncopation
300
The Name of this Note
F
300
This is a medium tempo - 100 Beats Per Minute
Moderato
300
This symbol connects two notes that are the same.
Tie
300
This is a chart that demonstrates the order of Flats and Sharps in key signatures
Circle of Fifths
300
A composer's favorite game to play
Haydn - Go - Seek
400
Count this Rhythm
1 + 3 + 4 +
400
Same Sounding Pitch written two ways.
Enharmonic
(Example: A# and Bb)
400
This tempo is a slower, walking speed - about 76 Beats per minute
Andante
400
This symbol is commonly found in snare drum music
Double Bounce roll
400
A Musical Statement or question followed by a musical answer
Call and Response
400
This 20th Century Composer wrote the Largo from New World Symphony also known as Going Home
Antion Dvorak
500
Clap and Count This Rhythm:
1 a 2 3 1 a 2 + 1 + 2 3 1 2 3
500
What is the order of Flats (or sharps) according to the circle of Fifths
B E A D G C F
(or F C G D A E B)
500
A sudden or marked emphasis
Sforzando - sfz
500
Short and Loud (Staccato and Accented)
Marcatto
500
The Thunderer is a an American March written by this famous composer and band leader
John Phillip Sousa
500
Why did the musician break-up with their guitar?
There were too many strings attached
600
In 2/4 time, if there is one half note in a measure, how many eighth notes can fit in the rest of the measure?
0
600
Which Key Signature has 2 Sharps?
D Major (or b minor)
600
To gradually slow down.
Ritardando (rit.)
OR
Rallentando (rall.)
600
This symbol connects two notes that are different.
Slur
600
This italian term means light and lively; slower than Allegro
Allegretto
600
Which band teacher at Heritage has the deepest, most sincere hope that music is an important part of every student's life in middle school and beyond!
Mr. Johnson