Good Musician Habits
Dynamics
Tempo
Rhythm
Elements of Music
100
This word refers to the position of the entire body that allows for proper breathing and technique while playing an instrument.
What is posture?
100
This is the softest of the 6 main dynamics.
What is pianissimo?
100
This tempo is described as "lively and fast."
What is vivace?
100
The quarter note gets this many beats in 4/4 time.
What is one?
100
This term refers to playing or singing a new song for the first time just by looking at the notes.
What is sight-reading?
200
The audience of a performance should applaud at this time.
What is the END of the piece?
200
This is the symbol for gradually getting softer. (draw it on the board)
200
This is the word for "gradually getting faster."
What is accelerando?
200
This type of note received 2 beats in 4/4 time.
What is a half note?
200
Draw a repeat sign on the board, and say what it does.
(drawing)
300
The audience should behave this way during a concert.
What is quiet and attentive?
300
If the music is marked "mezzo forte," the performer should play at this volume.
What is moderately loud?
300
This tempo is described as "walking pace."
What is andante?
300
This type of rest lasts for 2 beats in 4/4 time. (draw on the board)
(drawing)
300
This word refers to the syllables and hand signs used to represent musical pitches, such as "do, re, mi."
What is solfege?
400
This word refers to the shape of the mouth and lips while playing woodwind or brass instruments.
What is embouchure?
400
The 6 main dynamics go in this order, from LOUDEST to SOFTEST.
What is: fortissimo, forte, mezzo forte, mezzo piano, piano, pianissimo?
400
The 6 main tempos go in this order, from SLOWEST to FASTEST.
What is: largo, adagio, andante, moderato, allegro, vivace?
400
Clap the rhythm your teacher draws on the board (1 measure long).
(clap)
400
This word refers to the unique sound quality of a particular instrument or voice.
What is timbre?
500
This term refers to the way the wrists and fingers are placed on an instrument while playing, and differs based on the instrument.
What is hand position?
500
When the music is marked with this symbol, the performer should do this...
What is gradually get louder?
500
The SECOND movement of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, "From the New World," takes this tempo.
What is largo?
500
Clap the rhythm your teacher draws on the board (2 measures long).
(clap)
500
This type of musical form describes when a main theme alternates with contrasting sections, such as A-B-A-C-A...
What is rondo form?