Music Symbols
A dynamic marking telling you to sing softly.
What is piano?
The type of note we chant as "ta".
What is a quarter note?
Standing or sitting correctly
What is posture?
The word we use to describe our group/team in music.
What is ensemble?
Call time or a few minutes before
What time should I arrive to perform at a concert?
A marking at the beginning of a line of music telling you how to label the lines and spaces of the staff. (ex. Treble, bass)
Shows the number of beats per measure.
What is the top number of a time signature?
Listening to other voices and not overpowering them.
What is blend or balance?
Sitting on the front part of your chair, feet flat on the floor, back straight
What is Posture 2?
When is the correct time to use the restroom?
A marking in music labeled ff, meaning "very loud".
What is fortissimo?
In 4/4 time, a quarter note + 2 eighth notes + 4 sixteenth notes equals
What is 3?
What is phrasing?
Standing with feet hip width apart, weight evenly distributed, chest lifted, head straight
What is Posture 1?
Near the back so that I can leave if needed.
Where should I sit when I have a small child?
A marking in music telling you to gradually get louder.
What is a crescendo?
This number of sixteenth notes equal a half note in 4/4 time.
8
A word that has two or more vowel sounds put together.
What is a diphthong?
An important skill for all singers to learn to make you an independent singer (hint: we do it EVERY class!)
Sight reading
Leave it at home or put it on silent
What should I do with my cell phone during a concert?
A marking in music showing you to hold a note longer than the original value.
What is a fermata?
In 4/4 time, this type of note receives 6 beats.
What is a dotted whole note?
Enunciating lyrics clearly while singing
What is diction?
Examples include drinking water, not screaming, eating healthy foods
What are ways to take care of your voice?
When the conductor puts his/her hands down
When should the audience applaud?