Rhythms
A note that is shorter than a half note, but longer than an 8th note.
What is a quarter note?
The first note of a D major scale.
What is a D?
The smallest instrument here in class, sometimes called a fiddle.
What is a violin?
A bowing technique used to play to different notes without changing bow direction.
What is a slur?
A slightly curved piece of wood with horsehair strands.
What is a bow?
The longest type of note we have learned so far.
What is a whole note?
The lowest open string in our orchestra.
What is an E?
An instrument with 6 strings used in most modern musical bands.
What is a guitar?
The literal definition of this word is "strong", but we interpret it to mean "loud".
What is Forte?
The part of your instrument that produces the sound. Tuned to different pitches.
What are strings?
A note slightly longer than a half note that equals 3 beats.
What is a dotted half note?
The note traditionally used to tune instruments together.
What is an A?
A stringed instrument with the strings E, A, D, and G in ascending order.
What is a double bass?
A bowing technique used to play two of the same note without changing bow directions.
What is a tie?
The adjustable rod used to support an instrument's weight and adjust its height.
What is a half note?
The 4th note in a C major scale.
Not a violin. Some people say it's even cooler.
What is a viola?
A bowing style that means "smooth and connected"
What is legato?
The part of the bow used to tighten or loosen the hair.
What is an adjusting screw?
A note that equals one and a half beats.
What is a dotted quarter note?
What is a Bb?
A large brass instrument with a slide used to change the pitch.
What is a trombone?
The literal translation of this word is "very strong"
What is Fortissimo? (double forte)
The part of your instrument we use to make small adjustments in tuning.
What are fine tuners?