Notes
What is the following note name? (treble clef)
G (Line 2)
How many counts are in a half-note?
2 counts
What does piano (p) mean in music?
Soft/Gentle
How do we change our articulation of a note that is slurred?
Do not use your tongue (except trombones, use a very soft tongue).
What does a fermata do in music?
Sustain the note/rest until the conductor says to move on or end.
What is the following note name? (bass clef)
F (Line 4)
How many counts are in a dotted-quarter-note?
1.5 counts
What does mezzo forte (mf) mean in music?
Medium Loud/Strong
How do we change our articulation of a note that has a staccato on it?
Leave space between each note.
How do you read this sentence? (1st and 2nd endings)
I like to eat, I like dogs.
How long do accidentals affect notes on the same line or space?
For the rest of the measure.
What does the top number of a time signature mean?
How many beats are in each measure.
What does crescendo mean in music?
Gradually get louder.
How do we change our articulation of a note that has an accent on it?
Add an extra bump of air to the start of the note.
What does the one-measure repeat sign look like?
% (but filled in dots)
What notes are modified in a key signature that has three flats?
Bb, Eb, Ab
Count and clap the following rhythm that includes 8th-notes (written on the whiteboard).
1 2+3 4+
What does diminuendo mean in music?
Gradually get softer.
How do we change our articulation of a note that has a marcato on it?
Add an extra bump of air to the start of the note and leave a little space between each note.
What do you do when you encounter a Da Capo (D.C.) in music?
Go back to the beginning of the music.
What notes are modified in a key signature that has four sharps?
F#,C#,G#,D#
Count and clap the following rhythm that includes 16th-notes (written on the whiteboard).
1e+ 2 + 3 +a4e+
What does forte-piano (fp) mean in music?
Play the note loud then immediately soft.
How do we change our articulation of a note that has a tenuto on it?
Play the note for the full length, no space between notes. Potentially add a little weight to the note.
What do you do when you encounter a Dal Segno (D.S.) in music?
Go back to the Sign in the music.