Instrument Knowledge
Which string instrument usually plays the melody in orchestra?
Violin
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
What country is strongly connected to the beginnings of the violin family?
Italy
What is pizzicato?
Plucking the strings
Which instrument reads alto clef?
Viola
What does "crescendo" mean?
Gradually get louder
What is the name of a group of musicians performing together?
Ensemble
What is vibrato?
Hand motion that changes the tone of the note
Which instrument(s) read bass clef?
Cello & Double Bass
What does "diminuendo"(decrescendo) mean?
Gradually get softer
What is the name for music written for four string players?
String quartet
What does legato mean?
Smooth & connected
What family of instruments includes violin, viola, cello, and bass?
String Family
What does a sharp symbol do to a note?
Raises it
Which composer is know for writing "The Four Seasons"?
Vivaldi
What does staccato mean?
Short and detached
Which part of the bow should never be touched?
Bow hair
What does a flat symbol do to a note?
Lowers it
What is the role of the concertmaster?
Lead violinist/helps lead the orchestra
What happens if a bow moves to fast with too much pressure?
Scratchy/crunchy sound