Famous Composers
Composer of “Für Elise”
Ludwig van Beethoven
(Beethoven)
An instrument family whose sound is produced by vibrating strings
Strings
A genre with swing rhythm
Jazz
Composer of "Ode To Joy"
Ludwig van Beethoven
(Beethoven)
Bowed string instrument played by drawing a bow across strings
Violin
A genre built around electric guitar, drums, and strong backbeat patterns
Rock
Composer of “Swan Lake"
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
(Tchaikovsky)
An instrument with bars you strike with mallets
Xylophone
A genre that started with DJs, rap vocals, and beats designed to make people dance
Hip-hop
Composer of "Four Seasons"
Vivaldi
Brass instrument that plays melodies with a bright tone
Formal musical traditions spanning centuries
Classical
Composer of "The Magic Flute"
Mozart
Invented in Hawaii
Ukulele
Emotive vocals, layered harmonies, and a consistent, strong and smooth backbeat
R&B (Rhythm & Blues)