Musical Terms
This term tells a performer to play loudly.
What is forte?
This recent addition to the musical world was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1846.
What is the saxophone?
This jazz tune was written by Herbie Hancock in 1973.
What is Chameleon?
World famous tuba player Nolan Lee is known for his incredible rendition of the song Thunderstruck, by this Australian rock band.
Who is AC/DC?
This teacher is a graduate of Hoopeston Area.
Who is Ms. Morgeson?
This term tells the performer to play moderately softly.
What is mezzo piano?
This brass instrument would be twelve feet long when uncoiled.
What is the French Horn?
This angry march should be played at a very fast tempo.
What is Mad Dash?
Mr. Kurk's cat, Lady Madonna, is named after a song performed by this famous 1960's band.
Who are The Beatles?
This teacher is from the state New York.
Who is Mrs. Mandel?
This articulation mark indicates that a note should be played shorter than normal.
What is staccato?
This woodwind instrument is among the oldest, with the earliest known examples being 43,000 years old.
What is the flute?
This piece from our Christmas Concert included snippets of the song "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas."
What is Jolly Old Sleigh Ride?
This common instrument usually has about 230 strings.
What is a piano?
This teacher grew up in Kentucky.
Who is Mr. Kurk?
This articulation mark indicates that a note should be played louder than the notes around it.
What is an accent?
This popular bovine fashion accessory is a member of the percussion section.
What is the cowbell?
This famous Christmas song from Ukraine was prominently featured in the movie "Home Alone."
What is Carol of the Bells?
This musical term indicates that the musician is making up his or her part.
What is improvisation?
This teacher went to Bradley University.
Who is Mr. Sperry?
This term tells the performer to gradually play softer.
What is a decrescendo?
This instrument's name describes its dynamic capabilities.
What is the piano (or pianoforte)?
"An Early American Portrait" included Amazing Grace, My Country Tis of Thee, and this other song.
What is Chester?
Most musical terminology is written in this language.
What is Italian?
This Hoopeston Area High School staff member was a member of the Marching Cornjerkers drumline.
Who is Mr. Klaber?