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100

How many beats does a half note get?

Two beats

100

What note gets 1 beat?

quarter note

100
What does it mean to Crescendo?
To grow louder
100

This symbol means to emphasize the note.

accent (>)

100
Two or more notes played together, often played in a duet, each combination forms a chord:

Harmony

200

How would you count this rhythm (Mr. Steep writes rhythm #1 on the board)

1&a 2& 3e& 4

200

What note gets half of a beat

eighth note

200

The tempo "Allegro" means what?

quick, lively, or fast

200

What is the Musical term for "Moderately Loud"?

Mezzo forte

200

Often referred to as the devil's instrument (according to Mr. Steep anyway) this plastic instrument torments elementary music teachers. 

Recorder

300

How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?

1.5

300

How many sixteenth notes fit inside a dotted eighth note?

3

300
What does it mean to Decrescendo?
To grow softer
300
What is it called when you gradually increase in tempo?
Accelerando
300

A musical composition with three separate parts, played together. 

trio

400

4 sixteenth notes get how many total beats?

1

400
What note gets three beats?
A dotted half note
400

Define a slur.

to play smoothly or legato without tonguing

400

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What is the lowest part of the musical range OR an adult male singer with the lowest voice called? (It's also the name of an instrument Mr. Steep loves to play)

Bass

400

Explain 4/4 time signature

Top 4 = 4 beats per measure

Bottom 4 = Quarter note gets the beat

500

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How do you count this rhythm? (Mr. Steep writes rhythm #2 on the board)

1& 2e&a 3e& 4&

500

Two eighth notes equals how many total beats?

1

500
What is the difference between a staccato and a legato note?
a staccato means to play it short and legato means to play a note long or full length
500

What are the tiny notes called that can be played if certain instruments aren't in the band?

Cues

500

What is Mr. Steep's biggest pet peeve in the band room. 

Whining