Conducting

1. a stick used by conductors to enhance the movement of the beat pattern. Usually used for instrumental groups
3. a tool used to keep time with a "tick" noise
7. this gesture tells your ensemble to stop
8. the first stoke downward that articulates the pulse of the music to the ensemble.
10. the hand that keeps the beat pattern
12. a word to describe music as "short and separate"
13. 3/4 and 6/8 are common time signatures for this style of dance
14. This gesture communicates an entrance to your ensemble. You can do this by nodding your head or gesturing with your right hand
15. a raised platform for the conductor to be seen above the musicians music stands
16. a word to describe music as being "smooth and connected"
17. the speed of music

2. specifies how many beats are in each measure
4. the hand that is used for artistic expression and interpretation
5. notes a good place to start reading when learning what your piece of music is about
6. a great music teacher and a friend to all
9. the distance between two barlines
11. who the conductor serves first
18. Exploration a class where you learn a lot and have fun