Beginning Band Spring Semester Review

What does the top number of a time signature tell us?

• What type of note is one beat long

• How many beats are in a measure

• How fast the tempo is

• How many notes are in a measure

Which instrument does NOT read in treble clef?

• Trumpet

• Flute

• Bassoon

• French horn

What does a key signature tell us?

• How many beats are in a measure

• To practice

• Which notes will be played sharp or flat in a piece of music

• Which instruments should play

Which tempo marking means "a slower walking tempo?"

• Andante

• Allegro

• Vivace

• Moderato

What does the bottom number of a time signature tell us?

• How many beats are in a measure

• Quarter note

• How many minutes left in class

• What type of note gets one beat

If the time signature of a song is 3/4, how many beats are in one measure?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 3/4

To articulate quickly, a player should...

• Tighten their facial muscles

• Use their jaw

• Blow faster air

• Use more of the front of the tongue against the teeth

What symbol tells a player to not articulate a note?

• a crescendo

• bass clef

• a slur

• eighth note

To play higher notes, the player should:

• Clench their jaw firmly

• Play as loudly as possible

• Use faster, cooler air and raise the back of the tongue

• Use less air

Draw a half note.