Dynamics and Articulation
Enharmonic
notes
notes
Banned
Our Band
Terms
100
This term refers to the way in which notes are to be started and finished.
What is articulation?
100
This is the name given to two different names for the same note.
What are enharmonic notes?
100
The first smoke-free Olympics were held in 1988 in this Canadian city
What is Calgary?
100
After hearing this student's first name, you might expect to hear ". . . you're it!"
Who is Tadhg?
100
The highest-pitched part of most compositions, also another name for the high female voice part
What is soprano?
200
This articulation marking indicates that a note is to be play for half of its normal duration
What is staccato?
200
Bb
What ?is A#
200
This product, once endorsed by doctors, was banned from US television ads in 1970 by Republican president Richard Nixon.
What are cigarettes?
200
This classmate plays really well . . . the question is "Howe?"
Who is Louie?
200
An Italian word is used to describe this "sign" that is written at the beginning of a section later to be repeated
What is a segno?
300
This dynamic marking indicates that the musician is to play very softly.
What is pianissimo or pp?
300
Ab
What is G#?
300
Up until 1990 you could pump this now banned product into your car.
What is leaded gas?
300
This young musician may be the inspiration for a Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City
Who is Macey?
300
The Italian word for "tail" refers to this section added to make the ending of a piece of music sound more complete and final.
What is a Coda?
400
This dynamic marking tells the musician to play very loudly
What is fortissimo or ff?
400
F
What is E#?
400
In 2019, fruit flavours were banned from this product
What are e-cigarettes or vapes?
400
Some day this student may become my favourite member of their family.
Who is Anya?
400
A silence lasting for half of one beat in 4/4 time
What is an eighth note rest?
500
This articulation marking may be described as "hit it, then quit it"
What is sfp or sforzando piano?
500
B
What is Cb?
500
Between 1918 and 1920, alcohol was banned in Canada during this period
What is prohibition?
500
In spite of his name, you won't find this student lazing around the family room
Who is Nathan Couch?
500
An Italian expression used when the composer wants the musician to return to the very beginning of the piece and play until they are instructed to stop.
What is Da Capo al Fine or D.C. al Fine?