Singing!
True or False: the human voice is an instrument?
True
When did music begin?
Creation (or the beginning of time)
Who was Gregorian Chant named after?
Pope Gregory 1
How many lines and spaces are on the music staff?
5 lines
4 spaces
How many letters are in the musical alphabet?
7
Name your favorite song to sing.
FREEBIE!
Who was the father of instruments?
Jubal (Genesis 4:21)
In what century did Gregorian Chant begin?
8th Century
How are the lines and spaces numbered or named?
from bottom to top
True or false: the musical alphabet repeats over and over on the music staff.
True
True or false: you should lock your knees when you sing.
False
Why do we not know what ancient music sounded like?
It was not written down.
Gregorian chant brought the first widely-used system of what?
Music notation (written music)
F-A-C-E
What is two staves together called?
Grand Staff
Name one of the steps for good singing posture.
1. Stand straight and tall
2. Slightly bend your knees
3. Relax your shoulders
4. Ears in line with your shoulders
When did the first written music appear?
A.D. 1000
Why is music notation important?
Two possible answers:
Musical ideas can be recorded for future study.
Allows music to be learned independently.
What sentence can you use to remember the bass clef lines?
Good Boys Deserve Fudge Always
Which musical term means low sounds?
Bass
Name the singing vowels.
Ah
Eh
Ee
Oh
Oo
Name one of the Ordinary parts.
Kyrie
Gloria
Credo
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
Name two characteristics of Gregorian Chant.
1. Written in Latin
2. No meter or rhythm
3. Designed to evoke a mood of worship and religious reflection.
4. Usually moves step-wise
5. No harmony or accompaniment
6. 8 sets of scales are used
Name all the treble clef lines and spaces from bottom to top.
E F G A B C D E F
What musical term means high sounds?
Treble