Elements of Music
What is the Italian word we use for the speed?
The tempo
The cymbals, xylophone and snare drum all belong to this family
The percussion family
What was the first piece that we learned on xylophones this year?
Ariba
Name a string instrument that isn't in the orchestra
Guitar/ bass guitar/ sitar/ banko/ lute/ ukulele
What is the Italian word we use for volume?
Dynamics
What is the lowest sounding instrument of the woodwind family?
The bassoon
What is the meaning of the word 'ensemble'
A group of musicians playing together
Which instrument does Miss Scott play?
The oboe
Give the correct meanings of:
Andante
Adagio
Allegro
Walking pace
Quite slow
Quite fast
Which section of the orchestra contains the most players?
The violin section
Where is C on a keyboard
C is to the left of the two black keys
How many full drumkits does SPWT have?
3
Name four key elements of music
Tempo
Texture
Dynamics
Tonality
Sonority/ Instrumentation
Name four instruments in the brass family
The trumpet
The trombone
The french horn
The tuba
List three ways of warming up the voice before singing
Making different consonant sounds like: sss/vvv/shh/zzz
Chewing toffee
Singing different pitches - using numbers
Singing different dynamics/ volume levels
Name two of the other Y band performances from year 7 music day yesterday
Billie Jean
High hopes
This is Me
River flows in you
Name the two main tonalities
Major and Minor
What is the name for the big round orchestral drums that sit right at the back of the orchestra?
The timpani
Name the finger numbers for the first line of 'Ode to Joy'
3 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 3 2 2
What is the name of the number sequence that appears in nature and in music?
The Fibonacci sequence