Key Signature
The name of the major key with no sharps or flats
What is C Major?
This is how many beats a quarter note gets in 4/4 time
What is 1 beat?
This is the name of the bowing with a V above the note
What is an up-bow?
This instrument is 6 feet tall and plays the lowest notes of the orchestra
What is a bass?
This is the name of the person who stands at the front of the orchestra to keep time, show dynamics, and give cues
What is a conductor?
The name of the major key with one sharp
What is G Major?
This is how many beats a half note gets in 4/4 time
What is 2 beats?
This is the italian term for playing with the bow
What is arco?
This instrument uses alto clef
What is a viola?
This is the musical term for how loud or soft we play
What are dynamics?
The name of the MINOR key with no sharps or flats
What is a minor?
This is how many beats a whole note gets in 4/4 time
What is 4 beats?
This is the italian term for playing by plucking the string
What is pizzicato?
A cello uses this to extend the height of their instrument
What is an endpin?
This is how long or short a sound is
What is rhythm?
This is the name of the MINOR key with one sharp
What is e minor?
This is how many eighth notes are in a quarter note
What is 2 eighth notes?
This is the italian term for playing with a smooth articulation
What is legato?
This instrument has 47 strings that are plucked with the fingers
What is a harp?
This is the name for the overall sound of the music as pleasant or unpleasant
What is tone?
This is the name of the key signature with three sharps
What is A Major?
This is how many beats a dotted quarter note gets
What is 1.5 beats?
This is the term for a symbol that means you should play a note with emphasis or a stronger attack
What is an accent?
This instrument has strings but is considered a percussion instrument
What is a piano?
This is the musical time period that J.S. Bach lived in and wrote music for
What is the Baroque period?