Orchestra Jeopardy Mrs. Babb

Musical Terms

100

What is the Italian word that means to play "soft"?

piano

200

What is the Italian word that means to play "loud"?

Forte

300

What is the Italian word that means to pluck the strings?

pizzicato

400

What is the Italian term that means to hold a note longer than it's value?

fermata

500

What does "ritardando" mean?

Slowing down

Note Reading

100

What is the name of the note that is played by putting one finger on D?

E

200

What is the name of the note: Violin/Viola: 2 on G Cello: 3 on G Bass: 4 on G

B

300

What clef do violas play??

Alto clef

400

What is the name of the 5 lines that the notes are arranged on?

The staff

500

How many half notes are possible to have 2 measures in 4/4 time?

4

Ms. Babb

100

Where is Ms. Babb from?

Spain

200

What is Ms. Babb's main instrument?

Violin

300

What is Ms. Babb's favorite food?

Middle Eastern food

400

What is Ms. Babb's cat's name? (The black one)

General

500

What other school does Ms. Babb teach at?

Providence/ Cunningham Park

Miscellaneous

100

What is the closest star to earth?

The Sun

200

What is the largest mammal on earth?

Blue Whale

300

Which animal has the strongest jaws on earth?

Alligator or Crocodile

400

Who is the current VP of the United States?

Mike Pence

500

Which US state is the largest?

Alaska