Instrument Knowledge
Define ligature
a mechanism that holds the reed onto the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
In a 4/4 time signature a Quarter Note gets how many beats?
1 beat
vibraphone or chimes
Name a mnemonic device for remembering bass cleff....
Good Burritos Don't Fall Apart
In cut time a whole note gets how many beats?
2 Beats
This type of accent: ^
Marcato - forceful/attack
Put the timpani sizes in order from largest to smallest
32 in, 29 in, 26 in, 23 in
In a standard concert band, what is the lowest sounding woodwind instrument?
contrabassoon
The value of the note (4/4 - 4 beats per measure the quarter note gets the beat)
Sfz - Mrs. Danhart will tell you the term - you must then spell it correctly.
Sforzando
A mechanism on brass instruments used to drain condensation
water key (spit valve)
Most orchestras and ensembles tune to A, whereas Concert Bands generally tune to what note?
B-flat
Explain tenuto
Note is held for its full value or slightly longer
In 6/8 time a dotted quarter note gets how many beats?
3 beats
Abbreviated dim. translates as "diminishing"
Diminuendo
Found on clarinets, saxophones, oboes, horns, trumpets and many other kinds of instruments, name the round flared opening opposite the mouthpiece.
The bell
Placed at the beginning of the staff to indicate pitch of the notes
The clef
Explain embouchure
The position and use of the lips, teeth, and jaw when playing an instrument
Term for dividing notes into smaller equal rhythmic parts
Subdivide
Name this dynamic: ppp
Pianississimo - a musical dynamic marking instructing the performer to play or sing a passage of music "very very, softly"