Musical Terms
Name That Note!
Symbols
How many beats?
Mr. D's Band Room
100
Define tempo
The speed of the music
100
In the treble clef, what note is on the first SPACE
F
100

Define a repeat sign

Go back to the beginning and play again

100
Quarter Note
1 beat
100

This is the key to a good sound. 

Confidence!

200

Define dynamics

The Volume of the Music

200
In the bass clef, what note is on the first LINE?
G
200

Define a crescendo

Gradually get louder

200
Half note
2 beats
200
These are the 3 points of posture

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

300

Define solo

Only one person plays

300
In the treble clef, what note is on the third LINE
B
300

Define a decrescendo

Gradually get softer

300
Whole note
4 beats
300

I can do this if I need extra help on something

ASK MR. D

400
Define embouchure

The way we set our faces to play. 

400
In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE
G
400

Define a slur

Connects two different notes

400
Eighth note
1/2 beat
400

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

All talking!

500
Define Articulation

The way a note is tongued

500
In the treble clef, what note is on the fifth line?
F
500

Define a tie

Connects two of the same note names

500

Dotted Quarter Note

1.5 beats

500

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

Skye or Terra