Famous Musicians
Who wrote the song, "We Are the World"?
Hint: There are two people but one will earn you 100 points. Two will earn you 200 points.
Michael Jackson (bonus 100 points if you can also name Lionel Richie)
What decade did Hip Hop become extremely popular?
1990s
Who sang the song, "Footloose"?
Kenny Loggins
What two colors are often associated with Lunar New Year?
Red and gold.
What hand goes on top?
Left
What instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
Trumpet
What decade was the Rock N Roll era?
1950s
What 1980s TV program helped music reach audiences in their own home?
MTV
Why is it called LUNAR?
Because its date is determined by cycles of the moon.
What type of air speed do you use to play it?
Slow
What instrument(s) did Tito Puente play?
Percussion, specifically Timbales.
What decade was the Disco decade?
1970s
What was 1980s fashion like?
What animal represents the year 2026?
Horse
How do you cover the holes?
Tightly.
What song is Edvard Grieg famous for writing?
The the Hall of the Mountain King
What decade was the techno/electronic decade?
1980s
Who sang the song, "Celebration"?
Kool and the Gang
What does the color red represent?
Luck, Happiness, Celebration
How do you separate the notes so they don't sound mushy?
By tonguing.
Name 5 movies/things that John Williams wrote music for.
Harry Potter, Jaws, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Home Alone, Indiana Jones, Hook, Sunday Night Football, Olympics, E.T.
What decade was the swing era?
1940s
Who sang the song, "True Colors"?
Cyndi Lauper
Name three other countries that celebrate Lunar New Year
Vietnam, Korea, Tibet, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, China
What family of instruments does the Recorder belong to?
Woodwind