Performance Ensemble Terms

6. the symbol added to a note to negate a sharp or flat
8. the musical term for "very loud"
9. the musical symbol which tells the performer to lower the note by a half step
12. stop when two notes are played at the same time on a string instrument (two words)
13. when a single section of musicians is split between two notes
16. the end of a piece of music which usually follows the "D.S"
18. gradually speeding up the tempo
20. forte the musical term for "medium loud"
23. the musical symbol with tells the performer to raise the note by a half step
24. band a group of musicians who perform music while marching together in formation at a parade or sporting event
25. a faster tempo beginning with an "A"
28. a musical ensemble composed of multiple singers
29. gradually getting louder
30. a musical piece for two performers

1. a group of musicians who perform together
2. a musical piece for five performers
3. a dance which uses the time signature "3/4"
4. a continuous sliding from one pitch to another
5. a slower tempo beginning with an "L"
7. segno the italian words that abbreviate to "D.S"
10. A note that is not part of the scale indicated by the key signature.
11. a musical piece for four performers
14. the musical term for "soft"
15. the musical term for "loud"
16. time the time signature "4/4" is sometimes called...(two words beginning with "C" and "T")
17. the word seen in notated music when the performer is supposed to use their bow
19. when the ensemble holds a note until cut off by the conductor
21. performing music with no prior planning or rehearsal. Usually seen in jazz and bluegrass jam music.
22. playing a string instrument by plucking the strings with your fingertips
26. when a performing group plays one final song at the request of the audience
27. gradually getting quieter