Harmonies and Horns: A 7th Grade Band Challenge

What does a "forte" dynamic indicate in musical notation?

• Play quietly

• Play at a moderate level

• Play loudly

• Play with a gradual increase in volume

In music theory, what is the term for the distance between two pitches?

• Chord

• Interval

• Scale

• Octave

What does a dotted half note represent in terms of rhythm and timing?

• 1 beat

• 2 beats

• 3 beats

• 4 beats

When playing in a band, why is it important to watch the conductor?

• To know when to start playing

• To keep in time with the rest of the band

• To understand the dynamics of the piece

• All of the above

What is the term for a note that is held longer than its standard value?

• Fermata

• Staccato

• Legato

• Sforzando

Which of the following scales consists entirely of half steps?

• Major scale

• Minor scale

• Chromatic scale

• Pentatonic scale

In 4/4 time, how many quarter notes does a whole note equal?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 8

What is considered poor band performance etiquette?

• Arriving early to set up your instrument

• Talking while the conductor is giving instructions

• Paying attention to dynamics and articulation

• Practicing difficult passages during personal practice time

What does a "piano" dynamic indicate in musical notation?

• Play loudly

• Play quietly

• Play at a moderate level

• Play with a gradual decrease in volume

What is the term for a note that is played shorter than its standard value?

• Fermata

• Staccato

• Legato

• Sforzando