Dynamics
This means to play/sing quietly.
This articulation means to play/sing short.
staccato
String family
The High School Choir is seperated into these four voice parts.
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
This is Ms. H's primary instrument.
Percussion
This means to gradually increase in volume.
crescendo
This articulation means to play/sing long.
legato (or tenuto)
88 (52 white, 36 black)
This is the solfege syllable between Re and Mi.
Ri/Me
Ms. H and Mr. B both went to this college.
Concordia Moorhead (Roll Cobs)
fff stands for this musical term.
Fortississimo
This articulation means to hold a note and watch the director.
fermata
In the traditional concert band, this instrument is often considered the loudest.
Trombone
These two words mean to sing without accompaniment.
A capella
Collectively, Ms. H and Mr. B have broken this many bones.
Three
To play/sing something subito forte means to play/sing it this way.
Suddenly loud.
This articulation means to emphasize the beginning of a note.
accent
This instrument got it's name because of it's ability to play both loudly and softly.
Piano
This style of quartet singing was named after where it was originally performed: where people get their hair cut.
Barbershop
Ms. H owns this many motorcycles.
Two
To play with a forceful, sudden accent means to play this way.
sforzando (sfz)
This articulation means to quickly and repeatedly switch between two different notes.
trill
This instrument is traditionally comprised of eucalyptus wood naturally hollowed out by termites.
Didgeridoo
As an easy trick to appear more expressive on stage, Mr. B has suggested you do this!
Raise your Eyebrows
What does Mr. B's hat, and his tile above the choir door say?
"Run this train into the ground"