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Music Symbols
Elements of Music
Instruments
Bands
Music History
100
This symbol indicates that you must gradually play louder.
What is a crescendo.
100
If a piece were described as loud or soft, this would refer to what?
What are dynamcis.
100
This woodwind family instrument is an aerophone and produces sound by blowing air over an opening.
What is a flute.
100
A world famous, deceased pop artist got his start in the 1960's all brother boy band that was called...
Who are The Jackson 5
100
Music up to the early Middle Ages only using one line is called.
What is monophonic.
200
This symbol indicates the number of beats in a bar and what note gets one beat.
What is a time signature.
200
If there are several instruments playing this may be considered thick.
What is texture.
200
A very popular instrument that produces sound with felt hammers striking steel strings.
What is a piano.
200
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant headlined this amazing 1970's rock band.
Who is Led Zeppelin.
200
Early humans created music by imitating this.
What is nature.
300
This symbol indicates that you must lower the note by half a step.
What is a flat.
300
If the piece is described as fast or slow, it would refer to the _________ of the piece.
What is the tempo.
300
This woodwind is commonly made of brass and comes in alto, tenor and baritone varieties.
What is a saxophone.
300
From the UK, this band produced the highest selling record of all time, Dark Side of the Moon.
Who is Pink Floyd
300
This is what people in early civilizations believed music had.
What are magical powers.
400
This symbol tells you that a note must be returned to it's original state once it has been sharpened or flattened.
What is a natural.
400
If a song has a lot of starts and stops a musical element that would be prevalent would be...
What is attack and decay.
400
This instrument has many different varieties and is played all over the world. It is also referred to as percussion.
What are the drums.
400
This millenium inspired boy brother band stirred the hearts of many with their hit single "When you Look me in the Eyes"
Who are the Jonas Brothers
400
Music without accompaniment is called this.
What is a cappella.
500
This symbol indicates that you must play the selected bar or bars again.
What is a repeat.
500
If a song has a lot of low notes and is played mainly in the lower register, the _________ would be described as low.
What is pitch.
500
This instrument has the highest register in the brass family.
What is a trumpet.
500
This Vancouver based band has the same name as the deepest point in the world's oceans.
What is Marianas Trench.
500
Another term for plainsong.
What is Gregorian Chant.