Music Elements
1. Which musical element refers specifically to the volume of the music, such as piano and forte?
Dynamics
True or false: Music affects every part of your brain.
True!
Someone who writes music is a:
Composer
Do ALL music careers require a formal college degree?
No
Which early Nintendo game has the most iconic gaming music of all time?
Mario
The term for speed in music (slow, fast, andante, allegro, etc.) is known as:
Tempo
Which parts of the brain are affected by listening to or playing music?
All parts of the brain.
Who composed for the following movies: Harry Potter, Star Wars, E.T., & Jaws
John Williams
What percentage of profit do lyricists typically earn from any song they write?
9%
Which video game soundtrack created its own language of dragons?
Skyrim
A series of notes that add up to a recognizable musical whole (otherwise known as tune, catchy hook of a song):
Melody
Children who actively practice music have been shown to develop stronger connections between which two areas?
The right and left hemispheres of the brain
Who composed for the following movies: Interstellar, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Dune
Hans Zimmer
Under copyright law, any song published in what year or earlier is considered to be in the public domain?
1922
Which game soundtrack was composed by Jessica Curry and was released in 2015?
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Regular, repeated patterns of movement or sound (beat) is known as:
Rhythm
The physical response of getting "chills" or "goosebumps" from powerful music is called:
Frisson
The original music that accompanies a film, written by a composer or composers to enhance the film's emotional impact and dramatic narrative is called a
Score
What does DJ stand for?
Disc Jockey
Which video game score was recorded by a full orchestra in Skywalker?
Uncharted
How a song is organized (A B A, verse chorus verse) is which musical element?
Form
Name at least three ways in which music can help us psychologically and physiologically:
Emotional regulation
Stress relief - engaging parasympathetic nervous system
Strengthening neural connections - activating all parts of the brain
Memory recall
Creativity - Improvisation
What is the difference between Sound Design and Foley?
Foley involves creating and recording custom sound effects physically, while sound design is the broader creation and manipulation of the entire sonic palette
Name at least five places in which a talent scout might find talent:
Entertainment Venues (bars, cafes, restaurants, etc.)
Social Media
Street
Concerts
Schools & Universities
What video game was the first ever video game to have a score nominated for a Grammy?
Journey