Musical Words
This Italian musical word means to play or sing softly
What is piano?
This is the largest instrument of the string family, it is played standing up or with the player seated on a stool. It also plays the lowest notes
What is a bass or double bass?
This character is the Chimney Sweep who narrates most of the action of the musical.
Who is Bert?
This note can be found on the first space on the staff in the treble clef.
What is F?
The city where Mrs. Atwood is from
Where is Pittisburgh, Pennsylvania?
The Italian word for music that starts soft, and gradually gets louder. It is symbolized by a sideways 'v' when written in music.
What is crescendo?
A percussive instrument which has 88 keys that are white and black in color. It's name also indicates to play or sing softly.
What is a piano?
This character is George and Winifred Banks' daughter.
Who is Jane Banks?
This note can be found on the top line of the staff in the treble clef.
What is F?
The winner of the Duke/Carolina game.
Who is UNC?
This is an Italian word used to describe the fastest pieces of music.
What is Prestissimo (or Presto)?
A small brass instrument with a flared bell and bright, piercing tone, played famously by Jazz Musician Louis Armstrong.
What is a trumpet?
What is the name of George and Winifred's son?
Who is Michael Banks?
This note can be found on the third line of the staff in treble clef.
What is B?
The church that Mrs. Beckford is music director of.
What is Saint Clare of Assisi?
The Italian word used to describe the highest sounding voice type, typically sung by women following the top line of music.
What is Soprano?
This small stringed instrument is played like a guitar, and is associated with Hawaiian and Island Music.
What is a ukulele?
A shady business man who proposes simpler factory plans to George Banks.
Who is Von Hussler?
This note can be found on the top line of the staff in Bass clef.
What is A?
This is how many children Mr. Burns has.
What is one?
An Italian word used in music to indicate that the music starts off slower, but gradually gets faster and faster and faster.
What is accelerando?
Although sometimes confused for a piano, this instrument with black and white keys is connected to wind filled pipes, and is often found in church. The term can also refer to different parts inside the body.
What is an organ?
The often stressed out and overworked maid for the Banks family.
Who is Mrs. Brill?
This note can be found on the second space of the staff in Bass clef.
What is C?
The lead singer of the band Queen, famous for hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You.
Who is Freddie Mercury?