Basic AppD-F Flashcards
The dynamic level and style(character) of the music will determine the motions of the conductor.
But the beat placement will remain basically the same.
Where is the conducting imaginary square?
Eye level - Waist
*if a baton is used the square will be larger
For conductors, where is the downbeat?
Directly in front of the body, vertically. Down and then reversing direction forming the ictus.
*referred to as the centerline
What is the term for the last beat of the measure?
Up beat
What’s the difference between a one beat measure pattern, and the three beat measure in one pattern?
The three beat pattern is essentially the same, but takes twice as long from top to bottom.
What motion is used for the hold or pause?
Inward curving motion
What motion is used for the release or cutoff?
Outward curving motion
The left hand is used for?
1 reinforce prep beats 2 change in tempo 3 holds or cuts 4 change in dynamics 5 style or character 6 cueing
An example of vocal ensemble piece?
The sextet from Lucia di Lamrermoor
What is the difference between choir and chorus?
Choir - religious
Chorus - secular
True or False?
The string quartet is not intended for public performance.
True
What is a stock dance orchestra?
3-4 saxes
3-5 brass
4 rhythm
What is a small tenor band?
3-tenor sax
1-trumpet
Piano, bass and drums
What is the Dixieland band?
1-trumpet 1-clarinet 1-trombone 1-tenor (optional) Rhythm
What is a Consort?
Whole + Broken
A group of instruments playing together.
Whole - one kind of instrument
Broken - string and wind
