Instruments
Terms & Symbols
Music Theory
Strings Supplies
First Day Review
100
The smallest and highest pitched string instrument.

What is a violin?

100

What direction do we bow when we see the following symbol? (V)

What is Up-Bow? OR What is Up?

100

How many beats does a quarter note receive?

What is one beat?

100

What you use to store and carry your instrument.

What is your case?

100
What house is Ms. Satterfield in?

What is House Ohana? (The best one.)

200
The largest string instrument that plays the lowest notes. (Hint: 2 words)

What is a Double Bass?

200

The term that means "to gradually get louder."

What is crescendo?

200

How many beats does every measure get in 4/4?

What is 4?

200

Something that is used to keep instruments from going sharp or flat.

What is a tuner?

200

Word that cannot be used in the Strings classroom.

What is "can't."

300

The string instrument that is played between your legs while sitting.

What is a cello?

300

Which two string instruments are written in bass clef?

What is cello and double bass?

300

How many beats does a whole rest receive?

What is 4?

300

Something that you put on your bow to increase friction.

What is Rosin?

300

The MOST important thing you can do outside of the Strings classroom to improve your playing.

What is PRACTICE?

400

The string instrument that is slightly larger and lower than the violin.

What is a viola?

400

The name of the playing style that involves plucking the strings.

What is Pizzicato?

400

How many beats does a dotted half note receive?

What is 3?

400

The only writing utensil we use in the Strings room.

What is a pencil?

400
The grading category that your 9 week notebook check falls under.

What is a quiz grade?

500

The name of the person who stands in front of the ensemble, keeps time, and gives cues.

What is a conductor? OR What is Ms. Satterfield.

500

The Italian word that translates to "loud."

What is forte?

500

How many sharps or flats are in the key of C?

What is zero?

500

The specific book we use during Strings class. 

What is a method book? OR What is Essential Elements?

500

Where did Ms. Satterfield get her degree in music from?

What is the University of Miami?