Music Theory
Band Vocab
Music Symbols
Band Trivia
Band Director
100

What does the top number of the time signature 3/4 mean?

3 beats per measure

100

This term describes speed of the music

Tempo
100

This symbol "b" lowers a note's pitch by a half step

FLAT

100

What instrument family uses reeds?

Woodwind Family

100

Which instrument did Mr. Jones play in band? 

Baritone

200

How many quarter notes fit in one measure of 4/4?

4

200

What is the dynamic for play soft/quiet?

piano

200

What does the symbol for a sharp sign look like?

hashtag, pound sign, or number sign

200

What instrument has the highest pitch?

Flute/Piccolo

200

What is Mr. Jones's favorite color? 

Blue

300

How many beats is a whole note worth?

4

300

What is the musical word for loud?

Forte
300

What does a repeat sign look like?

Two dots and a double bar line

300

What is the biggest instrument in the band?

Tuba/Sousaphone

300

What fraternity is Mr. Jones apart of?

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated./Kappa/Nupe

400

A whole note tied to a half note is how many beats long?

6

400

What does crescendo mean?

Gradually start playing louder

400

This is the 2 numbers at the beginning of a staff.

Time Signature

400

Why is a saxophone considered a woodwind instrument?

The wooden reed is what makes the sound- or it doesn’t have a buzzing mouthpiece 
400

What kind of pets does Mr. Jones have? 

None :)

500

What does a dot do to a note?

Adds half the value of the note.

500

What Dynamic means to gradually play softer?

Decrescendo

500

What clef is also known as the G clef?

Treble Clef

500

What is the name of the instrument that mimics nature sounds?

French Horn

500

What is Mr. Jones's favorite genre? 

R&B