Instrument Families
Name That Note!
Symbols
How many beats?
Dynamics
100

What instrument family does the trumpet belong to?

The brass family


100
In the treble clef, what note is on the first SPACE
F
100
Explain a repeat sign
Go back to the beginning and play again
100
Quarter Note
1 beat
100

Define this dynamic: Forte

Loud


200

This percussion instrument gets its characteristic sound from Snares on the bottom

The snare drum


200
In the bass clef, what note is on the first LINE?
G
200
Explain a crescendo
Gradually get louder
200
Half note
2 beats
200

Define this dynamic: Piano

Soft/Quiet


300

The Timpani belongs to which instrument family?

The Percussion Family


300
In the treble clef, what note is on the third LINE
B
300
Explain a decrescendo
Gradually get softer
300
Whole note
4 beats
300

Define this dynamic: Mezzo-piano

Medium Soft

400
What instrument family does the Oboe belong to

Woodwind


400
In the bass clef, what note is on the fourth SPACE
G
400
What does a sharp do?

Raises the pitch of a note


400
Eighth note
1/2 beat
400

Define this dynamic: Mezzo-Forte

Medium Loud


500

This silver instrument belongs to the woodwind family

Flute

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

What does a natural sign do?

Cancels out any sharps or flats

500
Dotted Quarter Note
3 beats
500

Define this dynamic: Fortissimo

Very Loud