Band Vocabulary

4. They tell you how loud or soft to play.
6. The clef, sometimes called the "F clef" that is used by low brass instruments
9. A symbol at the beginning of a piece of music which tells you how many beats are in a measure and which note is one beat long. 4/4 is an example.
10. The marking at the beginning of a piece of music which tell you which flats, sharps, and naturals to play
12. A word for how fast or slow a piece of music is played
14. An articulation that tells you to play a note short and separated
17. A type of note which is four beats long.
18. A dynamic marking "ff" which means to play very loudly with a good sound
20. A musical marking which means to gradually get louder
21. The music word for "medium"

1. A musical marking which means to gradually get softer
2. A type of note which is one beat long
3. A term for a fast tempo. Used in "Old MacBingo"
5. The clef, sometimes called the "G clef" that is used by woodwind instruments and trumpets
7. A musical symbol which tells you to play a note slightly louder or with more emphasis
8. The instrument family which includes the trumpet, trombone, and tuba
11. A type of note which is two beats long
13. A dynamic marking "p" which means to play softly
15. The instrument family which includes the flute, oboe, and clarinet
16. An instrument family which includes the snare drum, xylophone, and crash cymbal
19. A dynamic which means to play loud