Vocab
Who Am I?
The Pyramid of Sound
Musical Notation
Misc.
100
Represented by TWO numbers. The top number tell which type, and the bottom number tells how many are in each measure.
What is a TIME SIGNATURE
100
I play in the orchestra woodwind section. I have a light and airy sound
Who is the FLUTE?
100
The voice part that is typically responsible for the melody.
What is the soprano?
100
A single note that typically receives 4 beats.
What is a WHOLE NOTE?
100
Hold the note for at least TWICE its value.
What is a FERMATA?
200
The volume of music
What are DYNAMICS
200
Yeah, I'm pretty cool. My sound is strident so EVERYONE knows who I am.
Who is the TRUMPET?
200
The tenor and alto voices provide this to support the melody.
What is harmony?
200
This type of rest can be used in ANY time signature to represent a full measure of silence.
What is a WHOLE REST?
200
F G A Bb C D E F
What is an F MAJOR SCALE?
300
Gradually get faster
What is an ACCELERANDO?
300
I'm pretty tall which makes my voice rather deep. You might say it is resonant and sometimes distant.
Who is the DOUBLE BASS?
300
The foundation of the balanced ensemble sound.
What is the BASS VOICE?
300
The distance between barlines.
What is a MEASURE?
300
Thumb and 2nd finger of the left hand on the recorder.
What is C?
400
The quality of sound.
What is TIMBRE?
400
I'm rather laid back. I have a majestic sound, but I tend to be modest. You will enjoy my rich, resonant tones sounding from the brass section.
Who is the HORN?
400
I am the model of a balanced and blended ensemble sound.
What is the pyramid of sound?
400
This is also known as meter.
What is a TIME SIGNATURE?
400
This curved line connects notes of different pitches.
What is a SLUR?
500
The style of performing a note.
What is ARTICULATION?
500
I always sound like I have a cold, but don't worry, I was just born this way.
Who is the OBOE?
500
Name and instrument that is characterized as a tenor voice.
What is the HORN, TROMBONE, or CELLO?
500
This appears at the beginning of a piece of music and controls how some notes are played.
What is a KEY SIGNATURE?
500
This appears at the END of a piece of music and signifies that it is time to stop.
What is a DOUBLBE BARLINE?