Friday, February 10, 2017

Question 1

In our music: Riversong p. 4, 2nd system, m. 25: long rhythmic accents on the upbeat are called

Accepted Answer

syncopation

Question 2

How many eighth notes can be subdivided in a 4/4 measure?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 3

What keyboard instrument followed the harpsichord and allowed musicians greater dynamic range?

Accepted Answer

piano

Question 4

What symbol divides the staff into measures?

Accepted Answer

bar line

Question 5

When does 10 + 10 equal 10?

Accepted Answer

When you add it wrong

Question 6

What is the symbol at the end of this example called?

Accepted Answer

repeat sign

Question 7

How many strings are on a guitar?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 8

In our music: Imbakwa; who composed this piece?

Accepted Answer

Jim Papoulis

Question 9

Define: dynamics

Accepted Answer

How loud or quiet the music is

Question 10

What is the best indicator of musical (and life) success?

Accepted Answer

preparation

Question 11

In our music: Gloria, p. 6, 3rd system, m. 40: What term did we assign the phrase starting here

Accepted Answer

"The Longs"

Question 12

In our music: Imbakwa: p.5, 2nd system, Rehearsal C: What is the translation of "Simama?"

Accepted Answer

stand up

Question 13

What is the symbol under the quarter note called?

Accepted Answer

staccato

Question 14

WinterSongs will be when and where (and you should go!)

Accepted Answer

Saturday, February 25, 5:00 PM, Monticello High School, Saturday, February 25, 5:00 PM, Monticello High School, Saturday, February 25, 5:00 PM, Monticello High School, Saturday, February 25, 5:00 PM, Monticello High School

Question 15

AYD: How many half marathons has Mr J run?

Accepted Answer

22

Question 16

What is the symbol under the quarter note called?

Accepted Answer

legato

Question 17

In our music: Gloria, p. 4, 2nd system, m. 19: pronunciation of the first word

Accepted Answer

een

Question 18

In our music: Riversong, p. 12,2nd system,m. 95: the notes sung by Sop, Alt, and Ten are what?

Accepted Answer

unison

Question 19

Who teamed with Shakira on "Can't Remember to Forget You?"

Accepted Answer

Rihanna

Question 20

Define: tempo

Accepted Answer

speed

Question 21

Five lines and four spaces on which music is written is called a:

Accepted Answer

staff

Question 22

Define: coda

Accepted Answer

The ending section, Child Of Deaf Adults, Mr. LaPrade's dog, Publisher of vinyl records

Question 23

Why do we clap at the beginning and ending of phrases?

Accepted Answer

To prove we are counting and in sync as an ensemble

Question 24

Mr Jennings is going to see this musician tonight. What group does he lead?

Accepted Answer

Postmodern Jukebox

Question 25

What is the symbol under the quarter note called?

Accepted Answer

accent

Question 26

In our music: Gloria: Who composed this piece of music?

Accepted Answer

Vivaldi

Question 27

According to Mr. J, what is the first rule of life?

Accepted Answer

Show up for it

Question 28

Define: staccato

Accepted Answer

short and separated

Question 29

In our music: Riversong p. 7, 2nd system, m. 51: what happens dynamically?

Accepted Answer

crescendo

Question 30

AYD: Where did Mr J get his Master's Degree?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Commonwealth University (Go Rams!)

Question 31

AYD: Mr. J has taught at Burley for how many years?

Accepted Answer

19

Question 32

Who won "The Sing Off" the year *after* Pentatonix?

Accepted Answer

Home Free Vocal Band

Question 33

In Our Music: Imbakwa p.7, 1st system, 1st measure: What is the starting dynamic?

Accepted Answer

mezzo piano

Question 34

AYD: Mrs. Jennings does what for a living?

Accepted Answer

Surgical nurse, UVA Hospital

Question 35

Four main choral parts are:

Accepted Answer

soprano, alto, tenor, bass (or baritone)

Question 36

Define: diaphragm

Accepted Answer

muscle responsible for inhalation of air

Friday, February 10, 2017

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Friday, February 10, 2017

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