Symbols
Orchestra Trivia
Vocabulary
Notes and Rhythms
Mix it Up
100
What do we call the symbol that tells you to hold the note until the conductor cuts you off?
fermata
100
The smallest and highest pitched string instrument
Violin
100
What is the word referring to changes in musical volume?
Dynamics
100
In 4/4 time, a dotted half note is worth ___ beats.
3
100
Name 2 components of good posture.
Feet flat on the floor, sitting tall, on the edge of your chair
200
Name the dynamic levels in order from SOFTEST to LOUDEST
pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff
200
An instrument that has strings and keys
Piano
200
Name 2 different tempo markings
Allegro, andante, largo, presto, etc.
200
Which notes are sharp in the D major scale?
F and C
200
What is Mrs. Chu's main instrument?
Clarinet
300
This symbol looks like a less than sign and tells you to get louder
crescendo
300
Which orchestra instrument has the shortest bow?
Double Bass
300
What does a rallentando (rall.) tell you to do?
Gradually slow down
300
If you see a staccato dot on top of a note, how should you play it?
Short, light, separated
300
Which instrument is not part of the brass section of the orchestra?
tuba, english horn, french horn, trombone, trumpet
English horn
400
This symbol means to pause suddenly. What is it called?
Caesura
400
A string quartet is most commonly made up of which string instruments?
Violin, Violin, Viola, Cello
400
The symbol that moves a pitch one half step lower
Flat
400
How many counts in this rest?
2
400
The principal violinist is also known as the __________
Concertmaster
500
What is this type of bowing called?
tremolo
500
There are 88 total keys on a piano. How many black keys?
36
500
A type of repeat where you return to the beginning and play to the end
D. C. al fine or Da Capo al Fine
500
These are used to extend the notes on the staff
Ledger lines
500
In 10 seconds, how many violinists are in the Rosemont String Ensemble?
15