Theory
Rhythm
Terms
Instruments
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How many flats are in the Eb major scale?
3 (Bb, Eb, Ab)
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What is the name of this rest?
Sixteenth rest
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What is staccato?
A type of articulation that is notated as a dot. It means short and separated.
100
How many different saxophones are typically used in a concert band? What are their names?
4- soprano, alto, tenor, baritone
200
Which notes are in the D major triad?
D, F#, A
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Count this rhythm:
1 + 2... 4 e + a
200
Define allegro
Fast or quick tempo
200
What is the technical term for elements of snare drum technique?
Rudiments
300
How many notes are in a seventh chord?
4
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Name this type of note:
32nd notes
300
What is legato?
A musical style- notes in legato style are smooth, long, and connected.
300
What is the fingering for this note on flute?
LH: T 1 2 3 P RH: P
400
In the circle of fifths, what is the order of sharps?
F C G D A E B
400
Count the rhythm:
1 + a 2 e + 3 e a 4
400
Time signature
What does the top number tell us?
What does the bottom number tell us?
Top number- how many beats are in a measure
Bottom number- which note gets the beat
400
How many keys are on a clarinet?
17 keys
500
Name all of the notes in the A minor scale
A B C D E F G A
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How many beats does this note get?
1 and 3/4 of a beat
500
Place these tempi in order from slowest to fastest:
Allegro, Andante, Largo Moderato
Largo, Andante, Moderato, Allegro
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Why do french horn players stick their right hand into the bell?
Hint: 3 reasons
1. To hold the instrument up
2. To help keep their pitch in tune
3. To change the note (natural horn technique)