Symbols
Band 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
Tenor Saxophone plays in the key of ____
Bb
100
What word refers to change is musical volume?
dynamics
100
In 4/4 time, a dotted half note is worth ___ beats
3
100
How many letters are in the musical alphabet
7
200
This articulation is called
marcato accent
200
List from largest to smallest
glockenspiel, marimba, xylophone, vibraphone
marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, glockenspiel
200
What tempo marking means fast and lively?
allegro
200
Tenor Saxophone plays in the key of ____
Bb
200
What instrument fits in the double reed family between oboe and bassoon?
English Horn
300
This symbol means to pause suddenly. What is it called?
caesura
300
Which instrument when stretched out is about 6 1/2 feet long?
trumpet
300
This symbol moves a pitch one half step higher
sharp
300
How many 8th notes fit in one measure of 3/4 time?
6
300
Which of these instruments has Mrs. Chu not played in a performing ensemble?
Trumpet, flute, saxophone, baritone, bass clarinet, drum set
trumpet
400
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tie
400
What instruments make up a woodwind quintet?
flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, horn
400
Name two markings that mean to gradually decrease in tempo
ritardando and rallentando
400
A scale comprised of only half steps
chromatic
400
Which famous composer wrote only one opera?
Ludwig van Beethoven
500
What is this symbol called?
double flat
500
What kind of instrument was found inside King Tut's tomb?
trumpet
500
A type of repeat where you return to the sign and play until "the end".
D. S. al Fine
500
How many quarter note triplets fit in one measure of 4/4 time?
2 triplets
500
When did Grease (the movie) come out? (closest date wins!)
June 16, 1978