Beginning Band Jeopardy

Musical Terms

100

Define tempo

The speed of the music

200

Define dynamics

The Volume of the Music

300

Define solo

Only one person plays

400

Define embouchure

The way we set our faces to play. 

500

Define Articulation

The way a note is tongued

Name That Note!

100

In the treble clef, what note is on the first SPACE

F

200

In the bass clef, what note is on the first LINE?

G

300

In the treble clef, what note is on the third LINE

B

400

In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE

G

500

In the treble clef, what note is on the fifth line?

F

Symbols

100

Explain a repeat sign

Go back to the beginning and play again

200

Explain a crescendo

Gradually get louder

300

Explain a decrescendo

Gradually get softer

400

Explain a slur

Connects two different notes

500

Explain a tie

Connects two of the same note names

How many beats?

100

Quarter Note

1 beat

200

Half note

2 beats

300

Whole note

4 beats

400

Eighth note

1/2 beat

500

Dotted Quarter Note

3 beats

Mr. D's Band Room

100

This is the key to a good sound. 

Confidence!

200

These are the 3 points of posture

Sit on the edge of chair, feet flat on the floor, straight back. 

300

I can do this if I need extra help on something

ASK MR. D

400

This should stop when Mr. D steps on the podium.

All talking!

500

DOUBLE JEOPARDY! This is the name of one of Mr. D's dogs.

Skye or Terra