On Staff
This is the 5 lines and four spaces used for writing music.
What is a staff?
Experimental, unique rhythms, film scores
Modern Music or 20th Century Music
One musical idea
Monophonic
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it!
Beyonce: Single Ladies
1 beat
What is a quarter note?
This symbol is often called a G clef.
What is the treble clef?
Busy, layered, decorative
Baroque Music
The instrument that was the predecessor of the piano
Harpsichord
Mama, ooh....Didn't mean to make you cry. If I'm not back again this time tomorrow
Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody
These two rests look similar but one is upside down
What is a half rest and whole rest?
This divides the staff into measures.
What is a bar line?
Emotional, dramatic, huge dynamic range
Romanic Music
One musical idea with chords or accompaniment
Homophonic
I must've called a thousand times
To tell you I'm sorry
For everything that I've done
Adele: Hello
2 beats
What is a half note?
Indicates how many beats in each measure
What is a time signature?
Clean melody, balanced, clear form
Classical Music
Music dynamics achieved by increasing or decreasing the number of instruments.
Terraced Dynamics
I'm so excited, I can't wait to meet you there
And I don't care
Nirvana : Lithium
There are 4 of these in a whole note
What is a quarter note?
This symbol is often called a F clef.
What is a bass clef?
1600-1750
Dates of the Baroque Period
Two or more musical ideas at the same time
Polyphonic
Choose not a life of imitation
Distant cousin to the reservation
RHCP: Can't Stop
How many eighth notes will equal one whole note?
What is a 16 eighth note?