Note Duration/Value
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Quarter Note
The First Interval in Solfege
Do
They are a family of metal instruments which are played by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece
What are brass instruments
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What is an 8th note rest
The name of the articulation where emphasis is placed on one particular note to make it stand out, louder than other notes
What is an accent
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Whole Note
The interval between Do to Mi
What is a third
This instrument family was invented by Adolphe Sax in the late 1800's
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What is a quarter rest
A comma is placed above a note, usually after a phrase of music
What is a breath mark
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8th note
The interval between Do to So
What is a fifth
When this brass instrument plays a glissando, the player either pulls, or pushes a tubular slide.
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What is a half note rest
Without re-articulating a group of notes are played with only one breath
What is a slur
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16th note
The interval between Do to Re
What is a second
This instrument is considered the most fluid sounding in the band, and is played by producing a stream of air which flows over a head-joint embouchure hole, while finger keys are held down to change the pitch
What is the flute
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What is a whole note rest
A note or phrase starts quiet and builds in volume.
What is a crescendo
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Dotted quarter note
The interval between Re and Ti
What is a sixth
This instrument has a two-sided membrane where one side has steel rattles, and the other side is struck with stick to produce a loud staccato sound.
What is a snare drum
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What is a 16th note rest
A small dot is placed above a note which requires the player to disregard the note length, and only play it for a split second.
What is a staccato marking