Unit 2: Pitch and Notation Flashcards
1
Q
In alto clef, where is middle C?
A
Middle of the staff (where B is on treble clef)
It looks like 2 backwards Cs with a divet in between.
2
Q
In tenor clef, where is middle C?
A
Fourth line of the staff (where D is on treble clef)
3
Q
String quartet is written for:
A
- First violin in treble
- Second violin in treble
- Viola in alto
- Cello in bass
4
Q
Modern vocal score is written for:
A
- Soprano in treble
- Alto in treble
- Tenor in treble, written one octave higher tha the actual sound
- Bass in bass
5
Q
What is short score vs. open score?
A
In open score, each instrumental part has its own staff. In short score, open scores are condensed intwo two staves.
Stems go up for the higher parts, and stems go down for the lower parts in each clef.
6
Q
Instruments in B flat are how much lower than written?
A
Major 2nd (Clarinet C = concert Bb)
7
Q
Instruments in F are how much lower than written?
A
Perfect 5th (French horn C = concert F)
