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WorksheetsOrchestra Final Exam Study Guide
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 21mins
What does 'Accelerando' mean?
Gradually increase tempo
Gradually decrease tempo
Play louder
Play softer
What does 'Ritardando' mean?
Gradually decrease tempo
Play louder
Gradually increase tempo
Play staccato
What does 'Articulation' describe in music?
Describes how a note should be played (e.g., staccato, legato, tenuto)
Describes the speed of the music (e.g., allegro, andante)
Describes the key signature of the piece
Describes the volume of the music (e.g., forte, piano)
What does 'Subito' mean in music?
A sudden change in dynamics or tempo
A gradual increase in speed
A repeated musical phrase
A slow and soft passage
What does 'Tutti' mean in an orchestra?
Entire orchestra plays after a solo section
Only the string section plays
Only the conductor performs
Only the soloist plays
What does a 'Slur' connect in music?
Connects two or more different notes in one bow
Connects two notes of the same pitch
Connects a note to a rest
Connects two measures together
What does a 'Tie' connect in music?
Connects two of the same note to sustain them
Connects two different notes to play them together
Connects a note to a rest
Connects two measures together
What is 'Spiccato'?
Springy, off-the-string bowing technique
A slow, sustained bowing technique
A type of pizzicato played with the left hand
A rapid, on-the-string bowing technique
What is 'Modulation' in music?
Key change in the middle of a piece
Playing music faster
Repeating the same note
Changing the instrument
What is 'Hooked Bowing'?
Two or more staccato notes in one bow stroke
Playing with a hooked finger position
Changing bow direction on every note
Playing only on open strings
What does 'A Tempo' mean?
Return to the original tempo
Play louder
Slow down gradually
Repeat from the beginning
What does 'Molto' mean?
Very much
Slowly
Loudly
Softly
What does 'Piu' mean?
More
Less
Fast
Slow
What does the 'Natural' symbol do in music notation?
Cancels out sharps or flats
Raises a note by a whole step
Lowers a note by a half step
Indicates a repeat sign
What does the 'Sharp' symbol do in music notation?
Raises note by a half step
Lowers note by a whole step
Repeats the previous note
Indicates a rest
What does the 'Flat' symbol do in music notation?
Lowers note by a half step
Raises note by a whole step
Repeats the previous note
Indicates a rest
Name the four parts of a note.
Head, stem, flag, beam
Head, tail, dot, line
Stem, dot, bar, tail
Beam, dot, line, tail
What is an 'Accidental' in music?
Sharps, flats, or naturals not in the key signature
A type of musical instrument
A section of a song
A type of rhythm
How long is an accidental in effect?
Select each pair of enharmonics:
Gb/F#
A#/Bb
D/D
C#/B#
Db/Ab
Which key signature has no sharps or flats?
D Major
C Major
Bb Major
E Major
Which key signature has 4 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#)?
D Major
A Major
E Major
F Major
Which key signature has 2 sharps (F#, C#)?
D Major
A Major
E Major
F Major
Which key signature has 2 flats (Bb, Eb)?
C Major
Bb Major
D Major
F Major
The top number in a key signature is the number of ______ per measure.
beats
notes
bars
chords
The bottom number in a key signature tells you which ______ gets the beat.
note
measure
clef
rest
What is the interval from G to B?
Minor 3rd
Major 3rd
Perfect 4th
Perfect 5th
What is the interval from D to G?
Major 3rd
Minor 3rd
Perfect 4th
Perfect 5th
What is the interval from C to G?
Perfect 4th
Perfect 5th
Octave
Major 3rd
What is the interval from C to the same C?
Perfect Unison
Octave
Major 3rd
Minor 3rd
What string is used for tuning pitch in rehearsal and performance competency?
Open A string
Open D string
Open G string
Open E string
What is required for all students in orchestra regarding fees?
Activity Fee
Uniform Deposit
Instrument Rental
Music Book Purchase
To care for your instrument and bow, you should ______ daily to prevent damage and wipe down rosin dust after use.
loosen
tighten
polish
tune
What is the conductor's role in an orchestra?
Keep orchestra together
Play the violin
Tune the instruments
Write the music
What is the required concert attire for orchestra members?
Black dress or tuxedo, black shoes, black socks or tights
Casual jeans and sneakers
Colorful t-shirts and sandals
White shirt and blue jeans
Which of the following behaviors can lower your concert grade?
Talking
Phones
Disrespect
All of the above
Which behaviors can lower your rehearsal grade?
No music/materials, long nails
Arriving early, being prepared
Wearing proper attire, following instructions
Participating actively, helping others
