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WorksheetsBand Vocabulary & Symbol Quiz
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is the correct posture for playing an instrument?
feet flat, back off the chair, shoulders back, chin up
Like a pretzel
hunched over [like quasimodo from the Hunchback of Notre Dame]
Euphonium
What is an embouchure?
a weird French word
The muscles around your mouth used to play a brass or woodwind instrument
baguette
melodies in an ascending direction
What do we mean when we say, "play with a characteristic tone?"
the best possible sound you can make on your instrument
a calamity of clarinet carnage
a torrent of trumpet tantrums
a flock of furious flute sounds
What is rhythm?
patterns of notes and rests
soft and loud dynamics
melody and harmony
pitch and intonation
Which definition best describes the word articulation?
the highness or lowness of a note or tone.
the pulse of the music.
the pattern of short and ling sounds that fit with a steady beat.
how the tongue and the air [or mallets] begin a note.
Which definition best describes pitch?
the highness or lowness of a note or tone.
the pulse of the music.
the pattern of short and long sounds that fit with a steady beat.
how the tongue and the air [or mallets] begin a note.
What do we mean when we say, "keep a steady beat?"
the underlying pulse of the music
loud and soft dynamics
pitch and intonation
melody and harmony
What is this symbol?
Key Signature
Accidental
Time Signature
Dynamic
What does this time signature mean?
4 beats per measure / Half note receives the beat
2 beats per measure / Quarter note receives the beat
This is a fraction and reduces to 1/2
2 beats per measure / Half note receives the beat
Which time signature below has three beats per measure?
Which statement below best describes a time signature?
Indicates how loudly or softly to play . Italian terms are often used to indicate volume.
Indicates which notes to play sharp or flat. It appears at the beginning of each staff.
Sign that alters a note's pitch. They are placed to the left of the note.
The top number shows the number of beats per measure. The bottom number shows the type of note that receives one beat.
Which statement below best describes dynamics?
Indicate how loudly or softly to play. Italian terms are often used to indicate volume.
Indicates which notes to play sharp or flat. It appears at the beginning of each staff.
Sign that alters a note's pitch. They are placed to the left of the note.
The top number shows the number of beats per measure. The bottom number shows the type of note that receives one beat.
Which statement below best describes accidentals?
Indicate how loudly or softly to play. Italian terms are often used to indicate volume.
Indicates which notes to play sharp or flat. It appears at the beginning of each staff.
Sign that alters a note's pitch. They are placed to the left of the note.
The top number shows the number of beats per measure. The bottom number shows the type of note that receives one beat.
Which statement below best describes a key signature?
Indicate how loudly or softly to play. Italian terms are often used to indicate volume.
Indicates which notes to play sharp or flat. It appears at the beginning of each staff.
Sign that alters a note's pitch. They are placed to the left of the note.
The top number shows the number of beats per measure. The bottom number shows the type of note that receives one beat.
Which dynamic tells us to play quietly/softly?
Which dynamic tells us to play loudly?
What does the word mezzo mean?
really loud
really soft
moderately
anacrusis
Which dynamic tells us to play moderately loud?
Which dynamic tells us to play moderately soft?
Which accidental below cancels a flat or sharp?
Which accidental below lowers a note?
Which accidental below raises a note?
How many sharps can there be in a key signature?
3
7
8
5
How many flats can there be in a key signature?
3
7
8
5
What is the order of flats in a key signature?
BEADGCF
ABCDEFG
FCGDAEB
GFEDCBA
What is the order of sharps in a key signature?
BEADGCF
ABCDEFG
FCGDAEB
GFEDCBA
What is the fancy italian name for a pick-up note?
fortissimo
fermata
allegro
anacrusis
How many beats does this symbol receive in 4/4 time?
4 beats
3 beats
2 beats
1 beat
How many beats does this symbol receive in 4/4 time?
4 beats
3 beats
2 beats
1 beat
Which symbol is a quarter rest?
Which symbol is a half rest?
Which symbol is a half note?
How many lines are there in the staff?
5 lines
4 lines
3 lines
2 lines
How many spaces are there in the staff?
5 spaces
4 spaces
3 spaces
2 spaces
What are the vertical [up and down] lines in this picture called?
clefs
staff
fermata
bar lines
Which image below includes a fermata?
Which image below contains a repeat sign?
Of the notes [or rests] below, which one can we use to complete the measure?
Of the notes [or rests] below, which one can we use to complete this measure in 4/4 time?
Of the notes [or rests] below, which one can we use to complete the measure in 4/4 time?
What does the symbol above the measure represent?
staccato
accent
breath mark
articulation
What does the symbol below these notes represent?
staccato
accent
breath mark
repeat
Music has strong and weak beats. When we shift the stress [emphasis] to the weak beats is called __________________ .
syncopation
dynamic
accent
repeat
Which word best describes this rhythm?
anacrusis
posture
fermata
syncopation
