Symbols
Orchestra Trivia
Vocabulary
Notes and Rhythms
Mystery!
100
What do we call the symbol that tells you to hold the note until the conductor cuts you off?
fermata
100
An instrument that has strings and keys
Piano
100
What word refers to change is musical volume?
Dynamics
100
In 4/4 time, a dotted half note is worth ___ beats
3
100
What is the name of this instrument?
xylophone
200
This articulation is called
marcato accent
200
In a full size, which orchestra instrument has the shortest bow?
Double Bass
200
What tempo marking means fast and lively?
allegro
200
Which notes are sharp in the G major scale?
F#, C#, G#
200
What instrument in band is not commonly found in a symphony orchestra?
saxophone
300
This symbol means to pause suddenly. What is it called?
Caesura
300
A string quartet is made up of which instruments?
2 violins, viola, cello
300
Name two markings that mean to gradually decrease in tempo
Rallentando and ritardando
300
Draw a half rest.
300
In 10 seconds, how many violinists are in Rosemont's Advanced Strings?
19
400
This type of bowing is calle
tremolo
400
There are 88 total keys on a piano. How many are black keys?
36
400
This symbol moves a pitch one half step higher
sharp
400
How many 8th notes fit in one measure of 3/4 time?
6
400
Mrs. Chu's birthday is during what month?
Bonus 100 points for the correct day!
June 17
500
This symbol is called
staccatissimo/spiccato
500
What was the original name for the Renaissance era violin?
viol or viola da gamba
500
A type of repeat where you return to the sign and play until "the end".
D. S. al Fine
500
A scale comprised of only half steps
chromatic scale
500
How many students are in the Rosemont music program? (closest number wins!)
215