Why Music
Elements of Music
Design Your Own Instrument
Music in Media
Random Music Facts
Golden Facts
500
What did our artist family trees represent?
Musical influence over time
500
What was the correct technique for "playing" the pool noodles?
Holding them in one hand and hitting them into your other hand
500
Complete the sentence. Vibrations = ____
Vibrations = SOUND
500
DOUBLE POINTS: Complete the sentence, "music causes _____"
Music causes emotion
500
What genre developed from jazz and blues in the 1950s and featured famous artists like the Beatles and Elvis Presley?
Rock
500
DOUBLE POINTS: Where does Mr. Golden teach marching band?
Horizon High School
600
What is the definition of "harmony"?
The extra notes added to enhance the melody
600
DOUBLE POINTS: What is a "verse"
A part of a song with repeating notes and rhythms, but new instruments and lyrics each time
600
What is a chordophone? Provide an example
An instrument that uses a vibrating string to produce sound.
600
What is a key texture difference between movie music and video game music?
Video game music often has thinner texture so it isn't as distracting
600
In an orchestra, which instrument usually sits furthest left?
The violins
600
What is Mr. Golden's favorite musical artist currently?
Noah Kahan
700
What is the difference between "sampling" and "covering"
"Sampling" refers to taking just a part of a song and reusing it, "covering" is recreating the entire song
700
What is a "bridge"
A new part of a song that hasn't been heard yet
700
DOUBLE POINTS: What is a membranophone? Provide an example
An instrument that uses a vibrating membrane
700
Why do companies use jingles with their advertisements?
To influence the customer to purchase the product/experience
700
What Broadway musical tells the story of the founding of the United States of America
Hamilton
700
What instrument can Mr. Golden not play to save his life?
Flute
800
DOUBLE POINTS: What is "borrowing," with regards to song making?
Combining two genres into one hybrid genre (think: Old Town Road by Lil Nas X)
800
What is the name of this note?
Eighth note
800
What is an aerophone? Provide an example
An instrument that uses vibrating air to create sound
800
In addition to music, what is another element of musicals that enhance the stories?
Set design, costuming, special effects, lighting, etc.
800
DOUBLE POINTS: Which instrument commonly has 47 strings?
The harp
800
What is Mr. Golden's favorite F1 team?
Ferrari
1000
In your own words, describe what makes a "well-composed album"
Answers vary based on group
1000
How many beats does this note get?
Two
1000
What is an idiophone? Provide an example
An instrument that vibrates itself
1000
What type of music is normally in video games? It changes as the player plays the game.
Adaptive Music
1000
What high-pitched instrument is played by buzzing two pieces of cane against each other?
The oboe
1000
What is Mr. Golden's favorite type of pie?
Pecan Pie