note values
the elements
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instruments
100

In 4/4 time, I am worth one full beat

What is a quarter note.

100

we don't use the word speed in music we say.

What is tempo?

100

Ta ta-di ta ta-di

What is 1 2+3 4+ or

Q=quarter; E = eightth

Q EE Q EE

100

The combination of different types of notes (quarter, eighth, half, etc.) create this.

What is rhythm?

100

Violins, cellos, violas, and double bass are all part of  this orchestral family.

What is the string family?

200

I am a note without a stem, and am worth 4 beats in 4/4 time.

What is Whole note

200
If you were playing forte, the music would be this.

What is loud?

200

Ta ta ta-di ta

What is 1 2 3+4 or

Q=quarter; E = eightth

Q Q EE Q

200

If you are playing a rondo, the form looks like this.

What is ABACADA...?

200
One of these instruments is not in an orchestra:  flute, saxophone, clarinet, oboe.
What is saxophone?
300

If you split a whole note in half you get two of these.

What are half notes.

300

If an instrument is smaller, then the sound is this.

What is higher?

300

Ta-di ta-di ta ta

What is 1+2+3 4  or 

Q=quarter; E=eighth

EE EE Q Q

300

This is the name of the note found on the second line of the treble clef.

What is "G"?


300

Instruments that are played by being struck or hit are in this family.

What is percussion?
400

It takes four of us to make a whole note.

What are four quarter notes.

400

The steady pulse that occurs throughout a piece of music.

What is the beat?

400

Ta ta-di ta ta

1 2+3 4    or

Q=quarter; E=eighth

Q EE Q Q

400

The top number of a time signature tells us this.

What are the number of beats per measure?

400

This is the lowest instrument in the brass family.

What is the tuba?

500

Two of these make up one quarter note.

What are eighth notes.

500

The space between two bar lines is called this.

What is a measure?

500

Ta - ah  ta-di ta-di

  What is 1 - 3+4+ or

H = half; E = eighth

H   EE EE 

500

The combination of different pitches create this.

What is a melody or tune?

500

The piano belongs to this family.

What is percussion?