Notation
Choral Etiquette
Rhythm
Vocal Anatomy
Directors
100

This symbol consists of five horizontal lines and four spaces where musical notes are written

staff

100

Before rehearsal, it is important to have a ______ to mark your music

pencil

100

What note gets one beat in 4/4 time?

Quarter note

100

The two muscle flaps inside the larynx that vibrate together to produce sound

Vocal cords/folds

100

What is the name of Mr. E's puppy?

Trixie

200

This markings consists of two vertical lines with two dots, instructing the choir to go back and sing a section of music again.

Repeat sign

200

What is the saying you say in your head when bowing with a choir?

Are my shoes tied yes they are

200

How do you count a group of 4 sixteenth notes at the start of the measure?

1 e & a 

200

The anatomical term for the "voice box" is

The larynx

200

T or F: Mrs. Gallagher has two kids and one dog.

True

300

What does dolce mean?

Sweetly

300

Describe where your feet should be positioned during proper standing choral posture

Shoulder width apart

300

How many beats is a dotted whole note?

6 beats

300

In traditional choral singing, when in a higher part of your range, you raise the ____ ________

Soft palate

300

Which middle school did Mrs. Gallagher work at?

Nolan Ryan JH

400

A smooth slide or glide from one pitch to another

glissando/portamento

400

T or F: Knees should be locked in singing posture.

false

400

T or F: 5/8 is usually split into two big even beats.

False

400

What is the muscle group you should be paying attention to when you breathe?

Intercostal muscles

400

How long has Gallinoza been friends for?

20ish years

500

This instruction tells the choir to return to a specific "S"-shaped symbol with a slash and dots

d.s. al coda

500

What 6 things can you get marked off for?

Phone, talking, pencil, gum, participation, being in your seat on time

500

How many beats is a dotted eighth note in 9/8 time?

1 and 1/2 beats

500

The spaces in your face and skull (like the mask) that vibrate to amplify your tone

Resonators/sinuses

500

Which middle school did Mr. E used to work at?

Rodeo Palms JH