Instrument Families
What 3 families of instruments do we have in band?
Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
How many beats does a whole note get?
4 beats
What clef does tuba read?
Bass clef
The term that describes the volume in music is...
Dynamics
What is Mrs. Dykema's main instrument?
Clarinet
The bassoon belongs to which family of instruments?
Woodwinds
How many beats does a quarter note get?
1 beat
What does a key signature tell you?
What is the symbol that refers to playing a note short and separated?
Staccato
Nebraska
What family does the Piano belong in?
How many beats does a half note get?
2 beats
What is the name of the small lines that are used for notes above or below the staff?
Ledger lines
The speed of a piece of music is...
The tempo
When is Mrs. Dykema's birthday? (Month)
December 23rd
The Horn belong to which instrument family?
Brass
How many beats does a dotted half note get?
3 beats
What does the time signature tell you?
Number of beats in a measure and what kind of note gets one beat.
Name a machine that beats time
Metronome
What sport did Mrs. Dykema play in high school and college?
Golf
What instrument does the Harp belong in?
Strings
How many beats does a dotted quarter note get?
1.5 beats
What is a chromatic scale?
A scale that includes all sharps, flats, and naturals moving a half step at a time.
What is it called when two notes that are the SAME pitch are connected with a curved line?
What is Mrs. Dykema's favorite video game?