Orchestra
Articulations/Bow
Musical Terms
Instruments
Aikey & Crosby Facts
100

The word that means to play by plucking

What is pizzicato?

100
The musical term for playing short

What is staccato?

100

The symbols that indicate bow direction

What are bowings?

100

The only instrument that reads Alto Clef

What is viola?
100

What instrument is Mrs. Aikey's primary instrument?

What is violin?

200

The word that means to play with the bow

What is arco?
200

Articulation that means long

What is legato?

200

How loud or soft to play

What is dynamics?

200

The item that sticks out of the bottom of a cello or bass

What is an endpin?

200

What instrument did Mr. Crosby play professionally on cruise ships and in Trinidad?

What is steel pan?

300
A person who leads the Orchestra

What is a conductor?

300

Bow stroke that is two different notes that are connected

What is a slur?

300

Indicates what speed to play

What is tempo?

300
The word that indicates strings, brass, and percussion performing together

What is full Orchestra or Symphonic Orchestra?

300

What are the names of Mrs. Aikey's daughters?

What is Claire and Leah?

400

The name of the person who sits in the front of the 1st Violins

What is the concertmaster?

400

Bow stroke that connects two of the same note

What is a tie?

400

Indicates what type of bow stroke to use

What is articulation?

400

The specific type of "paint" used on a string instrument

What is varnish?

400

What is the name of Mr. Crosby's daughter?

What is Marley?
500

The Italian word that means everyone plays

What is tutti?

500

Articulation that has both a slur/tie and staccato dots

What is a hooked bow?

500

The three things that affect tone with the bow

What is bow weight, bow speed, and bow placement?

500

The smallest size violin that you can get

What is 1/16?

500

What did Mrs. Aikey initially plan to pursue in college?

What is Music Business/Songwriting?