Music Theory
What are the names of the notes in the spaces of the treble clef?
F, A, C, E
What is proper posture for playing?
Sit up straight, feet flat on the floor, and shoulders relaxed
What does “forte” mean?
Loud
How many minutes are you contracted to practice a day?
20 minutes
What is the name of the person who writes music for a band?
Composer
How many beats does a dotted half note receive in 4/4 time?
3 beats
What is the word for your face structure when playing?
Embouchure
What does “allegro” mean?
Fast
What should you do before practicing?
Breathing exercises, warm your instrument
What is the name of the smallest member of the flute family?
Piccolo
What is the key signature for the key of G major?
One sharp, F#
For percussionists, what is the proper way to hold drumsticks in matched grip?
Hold the sticks lightly with the thumb and index finger as the pivot point, and the other fingers loosely around the stick
What is a “fermata”?
A symbol indicating to hold the note longer than its written duration
What is the primary purpose of a metronome?
To help keep a steady tempo
When tuning, who begins the tuning process?
Lowest brass instrument, for us the baritone sax
What is cut time?
2/2
Name one common cause of squeaking on a clarinet and how to fix it.
Incorrect embouchure, biting the reed, or a broken reed; fix by adjusting embouchure or replacing the reed
What does “legato” mean?
Smooth and connected
What is the term for the musical leader of the band who stands in front and conducts?
Conductor
Which percussion instrument is often tuned to specific pitches and used for melodic lines?
Timpani
What is the term for gradually getting louder in music?
Crescendo
What is the term for stopping a note without taking a breath in between notes?
Tonguing
What does “da capo al fine” mean?
Go back to the beginning and play to the end marked
What should you do if you make a mistake while playing in rehearsal?
Keep going and recover without stopping
What does a band director typically do before beginning a piece of music in rehearsal?
Count you in, set the tempo