Term 2 Music Theory: Orchestral Instruments, Duration, and Pitch Revision

What does Rallentando indicate?

The music should become gradually slower

Which woodwind instrument uses a single-reed?

Clarinet

Name four examples of Non-pitched Percussion instruments.

Bongo, Cymbal, Tambourine, Bass Drum

Which Italian tempo term means "moderate"?

Moderato

Which instrument is the lowest-pitched in the Brass Family?

Tuba

What tool does a string player use to stroke the strings and cause vibration?

Horse-hair Bow

How are a group of semiquavers connected visually?

With a double horizontal line

Which instrument is the second-highest pitched in the Woodwind Family?

Oboe

What is the term for the shape and pressure of a musician's lips on the mouthpiece?

Embouchure

Which Italian tempo term means "very slow"?

Largo (or Grave)

What can Pitched Percussion instruments do that Non-pitched Percussion instruments cannot?

Play specific, identifiable pitches

Which instrument is the highest-pitched in the String Family?

Violin

Which woodwind instrument uses no reed?

Flute

What are the two primary clefs students must be proficient in reading pitches for?

Treble Clef and Bass Clef

Which instrument is the second-lowest pitched in the Brass Family?

Trombone

What is the primary medium for vibration and sound production on a string instrument?

Metal Strings

Which Italian tempo term means "fast"?

Allegro

Name four examples of Pitched Percussion instruments.

Xylophone, Timpani, Chime, Hand Bells

Which instrument is the lowest-pitched in the Woodwind Family?

Bassoon

Can semiquavers be grouped together with quavers in the same rhythmic unit?

Yes

Which instrument is the highest-pitched in the Brass Family?

Trumpet

What must musicians develop through extensive practice to produce quality sound on brass or woodwind instruments?

Embouchure

Which instrument is the second-highest pitched in the String Family?

Viola

Which Italian tempo term means "moderately slow"?

Andante

What does Accelerando indicate?

The music should become gradually faster

Which instrument is the second-lowest pitched in the String Family?

Cello

Which woodwind instrument uses a double-reed and is the lowest-pitched?

Bassoon

What are the two categories of the Percussion Family based on?

Whether or not they can produce specific musical notes

Which instrument is the lowest-pitched in the String Family?

Double Bass

Which instrument is the second-highest pitched in the Brass Family?

French Horn

What knowledge is essential for accurately placing barlines in a piece of music?

Understanding of note and rest durations

Which Italian tempo term means "very fast"?

Presto (or Vivace)

Which woodwind instrument uses a double-reed and is the second-highest pitched?

Oboe

What part of a string instrument acts as the resonance chamber that amplifies string vibration?

Wooden Body

Which instrument is the highest-pitched in the Woodwind Family?

Flute

Which Italian tempo term means "moderately fast"?

Allegretto

How are a group of quavers connected visually?

With a single horizontal line

Which instrument is the second-lowest pitched in the Woodwind Family?

Clarinet

Which Italian tempo term means "slow"?

Lento