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WorksheetsOrchestra First Day Back!
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
What key signature contains two sharps (#s) F# (sharp) and C# (sharp)?
G Major
D Major
C Major
d minor
True or false...you need to rosin every time you play
True
False
You need to loosen your bow when you are done playing, and tighten it just before playing
True
False
Which of these is NOT a rhythmic value?
What does "pizzicato" mean? (or if it's abbreviated: "pizz.")
Play notes short and separated
Pluck the string with your finger instead of using the bow
Play notes legato, connected and smooth
Put down your instrument and find some pizza
What does "arco" mean?
Drop your bow
Change your bow angle
Switch back to using your bow (instead of pizzicato or plucking)
Play open strings only
What is the name of this cat?
Moose
Duckie
Bison
Antelope
Buffalo
Select all things that should NOT be allowed near your instrument...
Pets
Younger siblings
Food/drinks/sticky fingers ewwww
Your friend who played guitar once & thinks they're cool and musical now but will probably end up accidentally dropping it or accidentally de tuning it or something else dumb
YoYo Ma (world famous cellist) once forgot his cello in the back of a taxi cab. How much is his cello worth??
$2.5 million
$500
$1,000
$200,000
What do all of these people have in common? Albert Einstein, Woodrow Wilson, Meryl Streep, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Charles Prince of Wales
They are all rich
They're all politicians
They all play or used to play a string instrument (violin, viola, or cello)
They all play the flute
In most orchestras, the cello section sits where in relation to the conductor?
To the right of the conductor
To the left of the conductor
Off stage somewhere because they are lost
Behind the conductor waiting to scare them
The # symbol is called a ....
Flat
Natural
Sharp
Note
What is this part of your instrument called? (hint: there are 4 of them)
Fingerboard
Tuning pegs
Fine Tuners
Bridge
What is this part of your instrument called? (hint: there are 4 of them)
Fingerboard
Tuning pegs
Fine Tuners
Bridge
The heavy end of the bow (where you start) is called the ____ and the pointy end is called the ______
Heavy end / Stabby end
Start / End
Box / Point
Frog / Tip
How would you count this rhythm??
(1 2) 3+ 4
1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
(1 2 3 4)
1 2+ 3 4
How would you count this rhythm??
(1 2) 3+ 4
1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
1+ 2+ (3 4)
1 2+ 3 4
