Winter Songs
This song has the lyrics "Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh..."
Jingle Bells
What is the name of the main character in the Nutcracker Ballet?
Clara
In what family of instruments are the bells and maracas?
Percussion
How many beats does a quarter note get in 4-4 time?
1
How many instrument families are there?
4
This song has the lyrics "He led them down the streets of town, right to the traffic cop, and he only paused a moment when..."
Frosty the Snowman
What gift does the main character of the story receive for Christmas from her uncle?
A Nutcracker Doll
In what family of instruments are the clarinet and saxophone?
Woodwind
Is an eighth note longer or shorter than a quarter note?
An eighth note is shorter. It is half of a count. A quarter note is 1 count.
What are dynamics?
Dynamics are how loudly or softly we sing or play music?
This song has the lyrics, "I have a little Dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it's dry and ready, my dreidel I shall play..."
"Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel" or "The Dreidel Song"
Who does the Nutcracker fight in a pretend battle on Christmas Eve?
The Mouse King
In what family of instruments are the trumpet and tuba?
Brass
What is a measure?
A group of notes in between two bar lines, which have a specific number of beats or counts inside of it. An example is a whole note in 4-4 time, which gets 4 counts.
What does Largo Mean?
Largo means slowly. It is a tempo marking.
This song has the lyrics, "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening...a beautiful sight, we're happy tonight..."
"Walking in a Winter Wonderland"
What does the main character throw at the Mouse King to assist the Nutcracker in winning the battle?
Her slipper
In what family of instruments are the harp and the violin?
Strings
How many counts does a whole note plus a half note receive in 4-4 time?
6 counts - 4 + 2 = 6
What does Forte mean?
Forte means loudly. It is a dynamic, which is how loudly or softly music is played.
This song has the lyrics, "Dancing and prancing in jingle bell square, in the frosty air!"
Jingle Bell Rock
What was the name of the composer that wrote the Nutcracker Ballet?
Peter Tchaikovsky
What are two specific types of drums?
Snare drum, bass drum, bongo drums, timpani, tom-tom...
Does playing a rhythm at a certain tempo change the amount of counts each note receives?
No, it does not. The tempo is how fast or slow the rhythm is played, so it only changes how quickly or slowly we play the rhythm.
Overture, March of the Toy Soldiers, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Battle of the Mouse King, Trepak, Waltz of the Flowers