Beginning Orchestra Terms

Beginning Orchestra Signs and Symbols

Clefs

Name this clef that violins (and other high pitched instruments) read.

Multiple Choice

Name the clef that violins read.

• Treble clef

• Alto clef

• Tenor clef

• Bass clef

Clefs

Name this clef that violas (and other medium pitched instruments) read.

Multiple Choice

Name the clef that violas read.

• Treble clef

• Alto clef

• Tenor clef

• Bass clef

Clefs

Name this clef that cellos (and other low pitched instruments) read.

Multiple Choice

Name the clef that cellos read.

• Treble clef

• Alto clef

• Tenor clef

• Bass clef

Symbols

Name this symbol

Multiple Choice

Name this symbol.

• Sharp

• Repeat sign

• Time signature

• Down bow

Symbols

Name this symbol.

Multiple Choice

Name this symbol.

• Sharp

• Repeat sign

• Time signature

• Down bow

Symbols

Name this symbol (numbers next to the treble clef).

Multiple Choice

Name this symbol (numbers next to the treble clef).

• Sharp

• Repeat sign

• Time signature

• Down bow

Symbols

What is the name of the 5 lines and 4 spaces that music is written on?

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the 5 lines and 4 spaces that music is written on?

• Bar lines

• Measure

• Music staff

• Double bar

Symbols

What are the names of the vertical lines on the music staff?

Multiple Choice

What are the names of the vertical lines on the music staff?

• Bar lines

• Measure

• Music staff

• Double bar

Symbols

The small box formed between the bar lines is called a ________, the smallest unit of music.

Multiple Choice

The small box formed between the bar lines is called a ________, the smallest unit of music.

• Bar lines

• Measure

• Music staff

• Double bar

Symbols

This indicates the end of a pieces of music.

Multiple Choice

This indicates the end of a pieces of music.

• Bar lines

• Measure

• Music staff

• Double bar