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More classroom procedures/ expectations
Note names and symbols
Music Terms
Classroom Expectations
100
Pasta or Composer?
Agnolotti
Pasta!
100
Where are the violins, violas, cellos, and bass racks located in the classroom?
(ask Mr. Geisel)
100
What note is this?
D (It is your open D string)
100
Word of keeping the pulse of the music.
Beat
100
What voice level should you be as you enter the classroom?
Whisper or a normal talking voice. (Not shouting)
200
Composer or pasta?
Catalini
Composer!
200
If you forget your cubby number, where can you find the answer?
On the list located to the side of the cubbies.
200
What note is this?
A (this is the A string for violin, viola, and cello)
200
Word for how fast or slow the music is.
Tempo
200
How long do we have to get ready for our lesson every morning?
5 Minutes
300
True or false: The most expensive cello is $20 million dollars. This is because it is bedazzled in diamonds.
False! But it is $20 million dollars!
300
If you forget your tuner/phone pocket, where can you find the answer?
On the list found to the right of the tuner/phone pockets.
300
What is this called?
A Quarter Note
300
The pattern of long and short notes in music is called
the rhythm
300
What should you do with your phone when you enter the classroom?
Place it up front on the counter (or my cubbies when I get them)
400
Which string instrument is classified as both a string and percussion instrument
Piano
400
What is the most popular FORBIDDEN zone in Mr. Geisel's classroom?
The front of the classroom by Mr. Geisel's desk and the podium. DON'T YOU DO IT.
400
What is this called?
A quarter rest
400
What is the name of the person who leads the orchestra and waves the baton?
The Conductor
400
What does it mean to be an active participant in class?
Being engaged in our lesson. Not talking to friends, doing other work, playing on your phone, sleeping, etc.
500
Are these safe places to keep your instrument after class?
Outside
In the car all day and night
Next to a window
Next to a heater
NO!
500
Where should you be after you put your instrument and other materials away at the end of class?
In your assigned seat waiting for the bell to ring.
500
What instrument do each of these musical clefs belong to? (double points if you know the names)
Treble clef (violin), Alto Clef (viola), Bass Clef (Cello/Bass)
500
Word for how loud or soft the music is.
Dynamics
500
What do you need at the start of every class?
Your instrument, book/music, folder, pencil, and a positive attitude!