Music Theory Madness
What is tempo in music?
The speed at which we are playing
What sign raises a note by a half step?
A sharp sign!
True or False: It’s okay to play your instrument while the director is talking.
FALSE
What does Ms. Thompson teach in addition to band
High School Choir
What brass instrument uses a slide to change notes instead of valves?
What is the trombone
What is the word for a symbol placed before a note on a musical staff to indicate a pitch that is not part of the piece's established key signature
Accidental
How many beats does a dotted half note get in 4/4 time?
3 beats
How much time after the first passing period bell do you have to be in your seat ready for band?
Five minutes!
What is the date of our first concert of the year?
November 13th
Why are brass instruments called brass instruments?
They are made out of brass material
What does ritardando (rit.) mean?
Gradually slow down
What articulation marking tells you to play a note short and detached?
Staccato
List four things you should always have with you at your chair.
Instrument, music, folder, yellow book, pencil, music stand
What is Ms. Thompson's main instrument?
Flute
What type of instrument is the flute?
Woodwind
Markings in the music that indicate the volume in which we should play.
What does the bottom number in the time signature tell you?
What type of note gets the beat
What should you do if you see a piece of trash on the ground?
Pick it up and throw it away!
What is Mrs. Guinn's main instrument?
Bassoon
Name three percussion instruments
Snare drum, marimba, bass drum, tambourine, cymbals, timpani, etc.
Lines added above or below a musical staff to extend its range for notes that fall outside the five main lines and four spaces.
What is a ledger line
What is a key signature?
Sharps or flats written after the clef that indicate which notes are consistently played sharp or flat during a piece.
What’s a way to show respect to your bandmates and band directors during rehearsal?
Listen quietly, be supportive, and stay focused, don't play while the teacher is talking, don't talk unless called upon
Why does Ms. Thompson have us complete playing checks?
To monitor progress throughout the year, to provide individual feedback, to encourage us to practice outside of rehearsal
What instrument group does the oboe belong to?
Woodwind!