Musical Vocabulary Jeopardy Template

Musical Structure	Dynamics	Tempo	Instrumentation/Articulation	Fun DHS facts
100 Rhythm is the music's pattern in time. Define Rhythm	100 What is how quietly or loudly a piece of music should be played. Define Dynamics	100 what is performed at the previous or original tempo Define a tempo	100 What is singing without instrumental accompaniment Define Accapella	100 what is A Mad Hatter What is DHS's mascot?
200 What is a notational convention used in Western musical notation to specify how many beats (pulses) are contained in each measure (bar), and which note value is equivalent to a beat. Define time signature	200 Gradually decreasing sound, and > Define Decrescendo and its symbol.	200 Adagio – slowly with great expression Allegro – fast, quick, and bright what's the difference between Adagio and Allegro?	200 What is a note of shortened duration or detached Define staccato	200 what is about 4,000 How many students are known to attend DHS? (Estimate)
300 Rhythm is the music's pattern in time. What is the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect. Define Harmony	300 Fortissimo= Very loud Pianissimo= Very soft Define Pianissimo and Fortissimo.	300 what is a gradual slowing down within a piece of music Define ritardando	300 What are musical notes are to be played or sung smoothly and connected Define legato	300 what is 1906 When was Danbury Highschool established?
400 What is a short melodic phrase repeated throughout a composition, sometimes slightly varied or transposed to a different pitch. A rhythmic ostinato is a short, constantly repeated rhythmic pattern. Define Ostinato	400 Mezzo Forte= Medium loud Mezzo piano= Medium soft What is the difference between Mezzo forte and Mezzo piano?	400 What is moderately slow and even Define andante	400 the orchestra is a large ensemble of musicians, and the instrumentalists do stage performances. ... On the other hand, a band is a comparatively small group of performers without string instruments. What is the difference between an orchestra and a band?	400 The mercury that was used in the top hats that were famously made right in Danbury making people crazy. Why is it called a "Mad" hatter?
500 What is Homophony the main melody accompanied by cords for harmonic support. Multiple instruments are often played at the same time. Polyphony is when there are multiple melody lines at the same time, interacting with each other (often 2) What is the difference between Homophony and Polyphony	500 a sudden or marked emphasis. Define sforzando	500 What is with a quickening of tempo (as to a climax) Define stringendo	500 What is a momentary emphasis on a particular rhythmic or melodic detail Define accent	500 what is a prison What did the News times compare DHS's D building to?

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