Musical Vocabulary
The word for the highest vocal part.
What is soprano?
Nicknamed "Ol' Blue Eyes."
Who is Frank Sinatra?
The band who started the British Invasion and started a fan following that was called "Mania."
Who are The Beatles?
He became famous in his early 20s with "Blowin' in the Wind."
Who is Bob Dylan?
The Beatles sang this love song on The Ed Sullivan Show.
What is "I Wanna Hold Your Hand?"
When a second voice sings a higher or lower complimentary part to the main melody.
What is harmony?
His most famous song is "White Christmas."
Who is Bing Crosby?
This band is named for their lead singer and a famous comet.
Who are Bill Haley and His Comets?
This trio has a "royal" name and are famous for their rendition of "Tom Dooley."
Who is the Kingston Trio?
A summertime hit about super small swimwear.
What is "Itsy-Bitsy, Teenie-Weenie, Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini?"
When a single voice or instrument plays on it's own in a featured part.
What is a solo?
This woman is famous for her rendition of the song "Fever."
Who is Peggy Lee?
This overweight piano player is famous for "Blueberry Hill" and "Ain't That a Shame."
Who is Fats Domino?
A family band, one of the daughters went on to marry Johnny Cash.
Who are The Carter Family?
There are lots of songs about blue eyes, Van Morrison sang about this instead.
What is "Brown-Eyed Girl?"
When a musician makes up their part on the spot!
What is improvisation?
Had her breakthrough hit with "A-Tisket, A-Tasket."
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This all-around entertainer is famous for his hit "I Feel Good."
Who is James Brown?
She married Bob Dylan and had a hit with "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
Who is Joan Baez?
Chubby Checker introduced a rotating dance craze with this hit song.
What is "The Twist?"
What is a cappella?
This three-named singer with a velvety voice was the first African-American to host a nationally televised variety show.
Who is Nat King Cole?
This artist died young in a plane crash and had signature thick-rimmed glasses.
Who is Buddy Holly?
This group of two men and two women had a very "parental" name.
Who are The Mamas and the Papas?
Sonny and Cher sang this love duet in 1965.
What is "I Got You Babe?"