Beginner Piano
What are the names of the white keys on a piano?
ABCDEFG
How many couples are in a square dance set?
Four couples
Which era is known for Gregorian chants and religious music?
Medieval
What body part helps control breath for singing?
Diaphragm
How many strings does a ukulele have?
4
How many black keys are in each group on the piano?
It is in a pattern of 2 and 3
What role is unique to square dancing?
The Caller
Who composed "Toccata and Fugue" and was from the Baroque period?
Johann Sebastian Bach
What is solfège used for?
Understanding pitch relationships in music
What letter names are the open strings of a ukulele?
G, C, E, A
What are the musical letters used on a piano?
A - G
What is the starting position in a contredanse?
Two lines facing each other
What style characterized the Classical period?
Clear melodies and balanced phrases
What is the proper posture for singing?
Standing tall, shoulders relaxed, feet shoulder-width apart
What is the most common ukulele chord?
C Major
Which hand typically plays the bass clef notes?
Left hand
What movement is common in both square dance and contredanse?
Do-si-do
Which period emphasized emotion and large orchestras?
Romantic
Why is staying hydrated important for singers?
To keep vocal cords healthy and flexible
What does a quarter note get in 4/4 time?
1 beat
Where did the contredanse originate?
England
What is one difference between Baroque and Classical music?
Baroque used complex counterpoint; Classical focused on elegance and form
What is vibrato?
A slight, regular variation in pitch for a richer tone
What is the pattern of whole and half steps in a major scale?
whole, whole, Half, whole, whole, whole, half
What kind of music is now used in modern square dance?
Contemporary music
Who wrote “Symphony No. 5”?
Ludwig van Beethoven
How does warming up help singers?
Prepares the voice and prevents strain
What do you call the symbol that means to play a note louder?
Accent (or dynamic marking like forte
Which dance form was considered elegant and used in courts?
Minuet
Which era came after the Renaissance?
Baroque
What’s one good habit for vocal health?
Taking breaks when tired
What is a chord?
A group of 3 or more notes played together
What time signature was the minuet typically in?
3/4 time
What was the main feature of Baroque music?
Use of counterpoint and development of opera
What does it mean to sing in tune?
Singing the correct pitch
What’s the name for playing notes smoothly and connected?
Legato
What is the name of the movement where dancers walk around each other back to back?
Do-si-do
What did the Industrial Revolution influence in the Romantic era?
Larger orchestras and emotional expression
What is a diaphragm and how is it used in singing?
A muscle that controls airflow and supports vocal sound
What key is between C and D?
C#/Db
How has modern square dance changed from older forms?
It allows contemporary music options
What is one difference between Medieval and Renaissance music?
Renaissance music was more harmonically complex and secular
What combination leads to successful singing?
Preparation and positive attitude
What does a sharp (#) do to a note?
Raises it by a half step
What dance originated in the French courts and became more formalized over time?
Minuet
What makes Classical period music sound elegant and balanced?
Use of clear phrases, symmetry, and structured forms
Why is breath support important?
It helps control volume and pitch