Music Fundamentals
This symbol represents a sound that lasts for one beat.
Quarter note
This family of instruments includes the flute, clarinet, and saxophone.
woodwind family
This term refers to how loud or soft the music is played.
dynamics
This small string instrument from Hawaii is like a tiny guitar.
ukulele
If a song says to sing forte, you should it...
loudly
This term refers to how fast or slow music is played.
Tempo
This percussion instrument is struck with a mallet and has a pitched sound.
xylophone
If a song has a slow tempo, it is said to be this.
largo
These small drums from Africa are played with your hands.
bongos
When performing, you should always keep these on your teacher or conductor.
your eyes
This symbol tells a musician to play quietly.
Piano (p)
This string instrument is played with a bow and has four strings.
violin
What is this symbol and what does it tell you? <
Crescendo: a gradual increase especially in the loudness of music
These flat metal disks from Turkey or China crash together and are used in bands.
cymbals
You use this part of your body to take a big breath before singing.
lungs or your diaphragm
This term refers to the highness or lowness of a sound.
pitch
This brass instrument has a slide and is known for its "wah-wah" sound.
trombone
This is the part of a song where the music repeats itself Hint-often the 'B' section in form
Chorus
This genre of music originated in the United States and is known for its blue notes, swing, and improvisation.
jazz
A person who leads a choir or band is called this.
conductor
a system that uses syllables (like "do, re, mi") to teach music, especially sight-singing and understanding musical relationships
Solfege
which instrument could be considered part of the percussion and string family
piano
This type of listening helps us understand the structure of the music, like the repeating sections in a song. Hint- It's one of the elements in the house song
form
This country has traditional music called mariachi.
Mexico
what is stage presence?
looking confident and engaging when you're on stage: standing tall, singing out, and having fun