Rockin' Around the Rhythm Tree
Which note gets 1 beat?
Quarter Note
How do we remember lines and spaces on a treble clef staff?
Lines: Elephants Got Big Dirty Feet
Space: Space is FACE
Who is the main character in the Nutcracker?
Clara
String, Brass, Woodwind, Percussion
Finish the lyric..."I'm dreaming of a...."
White Christmas
What do we call the steady pulse in almost every song?
The beat
What is the name of two numbers that show how many beats there are per measure?
Hint: Two Words and Example is 4/4
Time Signature
Who does the Nutcracker battle?
The Mouse King
Name two woodwind instruments in an orchestra that need a reed to make sounds:
Brenda Lee sang what popular holiday song that was shown in Classic Christmas Corner?
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
What separates measures on a staff?
Bar Lines
What dance group in New York City is known for their many performances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as well as their Christmas Spectacular shows?
Hint: We saw them dance as toy soldiers in the Nutcracker March.
Radio City Rockettes
Which family does the saxophone belong to?
Woodwind Family
This tune was featured in "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and Sam the Snowman was singing this as Yukon Cornelius was searching for TWO things.
What is the name of this song?
Silver and Gold
Which rhythm has more beats?
2 quarter notes or four eighth notes?
Neither...they both equal 2 beats!
How do we remember lines and spaces on a bass clef staff?
Lines: Good Burritos Don't Fall Apart
Spaces: All Cows Eat Grass
What magical place does Clara visit after the battle with the Mouse King?
The Land of Sweets
What is the difference between a xylophone and a glockenspiel?
Xylophone=wooden bars
Glockenspiel=metal bars
Finish the lyric..."Here comes.."
Suzy Snowflake
Silent Night...Or Not?
If you see a quarter rest + eighth rest + eighth note, how many beats do you hear?
1/2 beat of sound (1 eighth note)
With your team, write out a 4 measure rhythmic pattern on the board using a treble clef staff. You must include the correct clef, time signature, bar lines, and the correct number of beats to get the points.
Good luck!
Correct!
What instrument did Tchaikovsky discover and use to create the magical sound in the Sugar Plum Fairy's dance?
Celesta
The celesta belongs to which family?
The Keyboard Family
Name the artist who sang the song "Silver and Gold"
Burl Ives