Orchestra Basics
What is the primary purpose of the conductor in an orchestra?
To lead and coordinate the orchestra's performance.
Sorprese
Pasta
What does "forte" mean in music?
Loud
This teacher shows students how to play string instruments
Mrs. Freeman
This instrument has a bell shape and is played by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece. What is it?
Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Baritone, French Horn, Euphonium
Name the four main string instruments in an orchestra.
Violin, viola, cello, and double bass
Campagnoli
Composer
Campagnoli was a virtuoso violinist who toured Europe propagating the 18th Century Italian violin style.
What is the meaning of "staccato"?
To play or sing in a short, detached manner.
This is the name of the school principal
Mrs Greene
Which instrument, played with a bow, is the smallest of the string family?
The Violin
Which section of the orchestra typically plays the melody?
The strings section
Bazzini
Composer
Antonio Bazzini (11 March 1818 – 10 February 1897) was an Italian violinist, composer and teacher. As a composer, his most enduring work is his chamber music, which earned him a central place in the Italian instrumental renaissance of the 19th century
What does "legato" signify in a piece of music?
Smooth and connected playing.
This is the name of the Assistant Principal
Mr. King
Identify the woodwind instrument with a double reed that is often used in orchestras.
The Oboe or Bassoon
What is the term for a piece of music played by the entire orchestra?
A symphony.
Testaroli
pasta
Define "crescendo."
A gradual increase in volume.
What is the school mascot?
The Eagle
This instrument has keys and a curved metal body and is part of the brass family. It is tuned to the key of F What is it?
The French Horn
How many players are usually in a standard orchestra?
Around 40-60 players.
Pinottini
Composer
Maria Teresa Agnesi Pinottini (17 October 1720 – 19 January 1795) was an Italian composer. Though she was most famous for her compositions, she was also an accomplished harpsichordist and singer, and the majority of her surviving compositions were written for keyboard, the voice, or both.
What is the term for a piece of music performed without accompaniment?
A cappella.
Name the 4 Grandview values
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Kind
This large, stringed instrument is played by plucking the strings and is the lowest in the string family. What is it?
Double bass.