Music Staff, Note Names and Values
How many lines are on a music staff?
5
How many beats does a quarter note receive?
1 beat
What is an orchestra?
A group of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments.
What do you call someone who writes music?
A composer
This genre can be referred to as a musical period (1750-1820).
Classical
How many spaces are on a music staff?
4
How many beats does a whole note receive?
4 beats
Who rehearses and leads the orchestra when they perform?
The conductor
What do you call someone who writes lyrics for songs?
A lyricist
This music originates from traditional culture and is transmitted orally from generations.
Folk
List the letters in order for the entire treble clef staff. (lines/spaces)
E, F, G, A, B, C, D, E, F
How many beats does a dotted half note receive?
3 beats
Who tunes (what instrument)the orchestra before they perform?
The oboe
What is a written piece of music called?
A composition
This is a type of religious music that originated from African American slave songs.
Spirituals
List the letters in order for the entire bass clef staff. (lines and spaces)
G, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A
How many beats does an eighth rest receive?
1/2 beat
What is a synonym for orchestra?
Band or symphony
Name one thing you should think about when you compose a piece of music.
What you want your piece to sound like, what message you want to portray, time signature, key signature, length, measures, phrases
This genre became widely popular in the 1920's and uses a lot of syncopated rhythms.
Jazz
What are the basement and attic notes in the bass clef?
Basement: F and E / Attic: B
How many beats does a sixteenth note receive?
1/4 beat
Which section of the orchestra uses instruments only made of metal?
The brass section
What is the order of what you should write on your staff paper when composing?
Your name, measure numbers, clef signs key signatures, notes, title
This music originated in the U.S. during the late 40's and 50's from African American musical styles such as gospel, blues, jazz, and boogie woogie.
Rock n' roll