Music 101
Classical Music Titles
Name that Artist
Popular Music Lyrics from the 1980’s
Annoying Music Facts that only Mr. C likes
100

This is the “slang” term that is used instead of 4/4 time.

What is “Common Time”

100

Gustav Holst is the composer of this opus, surrounding a certain number of celestial bodies into one overarching theme.

What is “The Planets”

100

22, Cruel Summer, Shake it Off

Who is “Taylor Swift”.

100

We’re talking away. I don’t know what I’m to say, I’ll say it anyway. Today is another day to find you. Shyin’ away, oh, I’ll be comin’ for your love, okay.

What is “Take On Me”

100

Eminem’s “8-mile” is named after a road in which US city?

What is “Detroit”

200

The fourth music clef, joining Treble, Bass, and Alto Clef.

What is “Tenor Clef”

200

While almost deaf at this point, Ludwig von Beethoven wrote his most famous symphony, opus number 125. It was rumored he sawed the legs off his piano, and listened through the ground to hear the notes.

What is “Symphony #9 in d minor”.

200

Diamonds, Work, Umbrella

Who is “Rihanna”

200

Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya to Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama. Key Largo, Montego, Baby why don’t we go?

What is “Kokomo”

200

This singer has had a Billboard No. 1 hit in each of the last four decades

Who is “Mariah Carey”.

300

This single non-tied together type of note is held for 7 counts.

What is “A Double Dotted Whole Note”

300

Antonio Vivaldi wrote this piece representing the quartet of nature that happens yearly.

What is “The Four Seasons”

300

Womanizer, Circus, Lucky

Who is “Britney Spears”

300

No, you don’t fool me. Well the hurt doesn’t show, but the pain still grows. It’s no stranger to you and me! (Drum Solo)

What is “In the Air Tonight”

300

This song, recorded originally by The Beatles”, is the most covered song in the history of recorded music.

What is “Yesterday”

400

This type of music note has 4 flags.

What is ”A 64th note”.

400

Johann Pachelbel wrote this particular piece that is often heard during wedding ceremonies.

What is “Canon in D Major”

400

Digital Get Down, Space Cowboy, Just Got Paid

Who is “NSYNC”

400

Buying bread from a man in Brussels, he was six-foot-four and full of muscles. I said, “Do you speak-a my language?” He just smiled and game me a Vegemite sandwich.

What is “Down Under”

400

When Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” hit #1, it got the record for the song with a one word title with the most letters in it to hit number 1. This record held for 30 years until it was beaten by this song.

What is “Irreplaceable, by Beyoncé”.

500

These are the three most basic types of music that every other piece of music can fall under.

What is “Classical, Art, and Pop Music”

500

Richard Wagner wrote this piece about a group of warrior women, charging into battle. A Certain Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares the name with these valiant, vibrant vixens.

What is ”The Valkyrie: Ride of the Valkyries”.

500

Ten cuidado, ay Chico, Rain Over Me

Who is “Pitbull”

500

I used to think maybe you loved me, now baby I’m sure. And I just can’t wait till the day when you knock on my door. Now everytime I go for the mailbox, gotta hold myself down cause I just can’t wait till you write me you’re coming around.

What is “Walking On Sunshine”

500

This musician earned his nickname after showing up to band practice in a black and yellow striped sweater.

Who is “Sting”.

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