Music Theory
What does the top number of the time signature 3/4 mean?
3 beats per measure
This term describes speed of the music
This symbol "b" lowers a note's pitch by a half step
FLAT
What instrument family uses reeds?
Woodwind Family
Which instrument did Ms. Leahy start on in 5th grade band?
Alto Sax
How many quarter notes fit in one measure of 4/4?
4
What is the dynamic for play soft/quiet?
piano
What does the symbol for a sharp sign look like?
hashtag, pound sign, or number sign
What instrument has the highest pitch?
Flute/Piccolo
What kind of food did Mr. Piazza bring for lunch on our first day?
Tomato Pie
How many beats is a whole note worth?
4
What is the musical word for loud?
What does a staff consist of?
What is the biggest instrument in the band?
Tuba/Sousaphone
What school are Mr. Piazza and Ms. Leahy both alums of?
UMass Amherst!
A whole note tied to a half note is how many beats long?
6
What does crescendo mean?
Gradually start playing louder
This is the 2 numbers at the beginning of a staff.
Time Signature
Why is a saxophone considered a woodwind instrument?
How old was Mr. Piazza when he started playing trumpet?
17
What does a dot do to a note?
Adds half the value of the note.
What Dynamic means to gradually play softer?
Decrescendo
What clef is also known as the G clef?
Treble Clef
What instrument should a wind band mimic the sound of?
Pipe organ
How many years did Mr. Piazza work on cruise ships?
11