Percussion Terms You Should Know!

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Across
  1. 2. medium tempo
  2. 7. number of beats in each measure and the type of note that gets the beat
  3. 9. a series of two double strokes followed by a single stroke
  4. 10. change in volume
  5. 12. one person performs alone or with accompaniment
  6. 15. combination of 2 single strokes and one group of double strokes
  7. 16. used by non-pitched percussion instruments
  8. 17. use rapid, alternating strokes beginning with either hand
  9. 18. indicates which notes are sharp or flat
Down
  1. 1. play two strokes on the same hand
  2. 3. used to stop triangles,cymbals, and bells from ringing
  3. 4. series of four double strokes, followed by a single stroke
  4. 5. play the previous measure (looks like the division sign)
  5. 6. a musical idea
  6. 8. a flam combined with a 2nd stroke
  7. 11. special sticking combinations for snare drum
  8. 13. a fast tempo
  9. 14. a combination of a small note (grace note) and a main note