Notes and Rhythm
Vocabulary
Mystery
Traditions
Sections
100

This note is half the value of a quarter note.

What is an eighth note?

100

Music symbols that raise or lower a note's pitch or cancel out an existing sharp or flat and last for the rest of the measure.

What are accidentals?

100

The building letter & room number of the band room. 

What is H130?

100

Our school colors.

What is Black and Gold?

100

A group comprised of string instruments.

What is an orchestra?

200

The first instrument in human history

What is the voice?

200

Made up of 5 lines and 4 spaces.

What is a staff?

200

The principal of McKinley High School.

Who is Mr. Okamura?

200

The school song made up of 39 words.

What is Alma Mater?

200

A group comprised of wind, and percussion.

What is Band/Wind ensemble?

300

This major scale has one sharp in its key signature.

What is a G Major scale?

300

The speed of the music.

What is tempo?

300

Mr. Nakamoto’s favorite animal.


What is the kangaroo?

300

The grade that makes the banner for the seniors.

Who are the sophomores?

300

The open string notes on a violin.

What is G, D, A, E?

400

In this time signature, there are three beats in each measure and the half note gets one beat.

What is 3/2?

400

The musical marking for moderately soft volume.


What is mezzo piano?

400

The most profitable thing in the band room.

What is the swear jar?

400

An event hosted by freshmen to thank the graduating seniors at the end of the year. What is Le Piu?

What is Le Piu?

400

The instrument with the biggest range.

What is a piano?

500

 A note with 6 tails.

What is a 256th note?

500

The basic unit of time and rhythm.

What is a beat?

500

Mr. Nakamoto’s favorite composer.

Who is Gustav Mahler?

500

A week dedicated to band and orchestra.

What is BaO week?

500

The best instrument.

jk all your instruments are the best!!