Sinfonia Orchestra

First Semester 2013 EOC

Matching: Match the following musical terms with the correct definitions

1. _______ Allegro A. How loud or soft the music is
2. _______ Sharp B. Slow Speed
3. _______ Decrescendo C. Gradually get softer
4. _______ Dynamics D. Walking speed
5. _______ Andante E. Raises a note a half-step
6. _______ Moderato F. Patterns of time & beat in music
7. _______ Flat G. Lively, quick
8. _______ Rhythm H. Gradually get louder
9. _______ Crescendo I. How fast or slow the music is
10. _______ Largo J. Lowers a note a half-step
11. _______ Tempo K. Medium speed

Multiple Choice: Circle the letter that best answers the question

12. Repeat to the sign 13. To play smooth & connected
A. da capo (D. C.) A. Moderato
B. al coda B. Largo
C. al fine C. Spiccato
D. dal segno (D.S.) D. Legato

14. What piece did we use Legato? 15. Short & separated bow stroke
A. Brazilian A. Staccato
B. Minuet B. Marcato
C. Hatikva C. Tremolo
D. None of the above D. Pizzicato


15. What piece did we use Staccato? 16. C Major has:
A. Brazilian A. One sharp
B. Minuet B. Two Sharps
C. Hatikva C. Three Sharps
D. None of the above D. Zero Sharps

17. How many letters of the alphabet are used for note names in music?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
18. A sharp, flat, or natural in the music that is not part of the key signature:
A. Andante
B. Natural
C. Accidental
D. Allegro
19. Intonation is:
A. A word used to help describe a tempo marking
B. A word used when changing from pitch to pitch
C. Connecting two different notes together
D. A word used to describe whether or not a note is in tune

20. In which direction should you move your fingers if Mrs. Rosandick or Mrs. Rosen
say that your note is too low? (i.e. needs to get higher in pitch) (for your instrument)
A. Towards the scroll
B. Towards your face
C. Towards your bridge
D. Towards your bridge & face



Short Answer: Answer the following questions legibly & to the best of your ability

21. Please write the order of sharps and flats in the lines below, label them by
including the sharp or flat before the order:

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22. Draw your instruments clef sign & write two names that it has below:
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____________________ 1. ___________________ 2. ____________________

23. In the staff below construct a three bar piece (note free) that includes your clef
sign, the key signature of G Major, a 4/4 time signature & a double bar line.

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24. In the staff below construct a three bar piece (note free) that includes your clef
sign, the key signature of D Major, a time signature, a D.S. sign in the second
measure & a repeat sign at the end of measure three.
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Essay Question: Please answer the questions listed below in complete & legible sentences. One-
sentence answers will not be accepted. Describe your thoughts, ideas, or goals & let this help
not only YOU reflect on your accomplishments this past semester; but give us new ideas and
goals to set for the ensemble in the future.

*How have you improved this semester as a performer and member of Sinfonia?
Include at least THREE areas in your response. These can include, but should not be
limited to; rhythm, bowing, vibrato, sight-reading, note recognition, dedication to
practice, shifting, ensemble playing etc.








**How has orchestra improved throughout this year? Include at least TWO areas in
your response. Please for the love of music do NOT mention dynamics in your
response. You CAN include, but are not limited to; style, phrasing, intonation
(tuning), ensemble playing, dedication to afterschool practice, team building,
expression, emotional involvement, etc.








***How would you like to see our orchestra continue to develop and grow? List at
least TWO ideas. Use the same list as above (#2) for examples.