Endangered Instruments
Percussion Instruments
Music Terminology
Famous Musicians
Mr. Matthews-isms
100

a brass wind instrument played by extending or retracting the slide, changing the length of the tubing to adjust the pitch

What is a TROMBONE?

100

these are a pitched percussion instrument consisting of a series of metal tubes suspended from a frame. They are played by striking the tubes with mallets to produce notes with a resonant, sustained sound that mimics church bells

What are CHIMES?

100

a performer’s accuracy of pitch, or how well they sing or play in tune

What is INTONATION?

100

He wrote music for many major blockbuster movies such as Star Wars, Jaws, and Home Alone.

Who is JOHN WILLIAMS?

100

A B C stands for...

Always Be Counting!!

200

a soprano-range woodwind instrument distinguished by its distinct, piercing, and lyrical tone. It is played by blowing air through a "double reed"—a mouthpiece made of two tightly tied pieces of cane that vibrate against each other.

What is an OBOE?

200

A pair of small, connected hand drums of different sizes. They are struck with the fingers and are commonly used in Latin and jazz music

What are bongos?

200

the variation in loudness or volume between notes or phrases, acting as a key element of musical expression, emotion, and drama

What are DYNAMICS?

200

This composer wrote nine symphonies, piano sonatas, and string quartets, all while struggling with severe hearing loss. 

Who is J.S. BEETHOVEN?

200

Finish the phrase:

"Once is luck, twice is _______"

Talent

300

a brass instrument known for its mellow,, velvety tone and a distinctive coiled, circular shape with a large flared bell

What is a FRENCH HORN?

300

A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces, each representing a distinct musical pitch

What is a MUSIC STAFF?

(or STAFF)

300

Gradually getting louder

What is a CRESCENDO?

300

She was a legendary American jazz vocalist known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Queen of Jazz," renowned for her three-octave range, pure tone, and scat singing.

Who is ELLA FITZGERALD?

300

Finish the phrase:

"Air is _____"

Free

400

A unique electronic musical instrument played completely without physical contact

What is a THEREMIN?

400

Uh oh! This symbol is placed immediately before a note to raise or lower its pitch, regardless of the key signature, usually for the duration of the measure

What is an ACCIDENTAL?

400

________ and ________ are terms used when a musician or ensemble is going too fast or too slow. These terms were popularized by the movie "Whiplash."

What is RUSHING and DRAGGING?

400

She is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her massive pop hits and bold fashion. She has won 16 Grammys and an Academy Award, with iconic hits including "Poker Face" and "Shallow". 

Who is LADY GAGA?

400

Finish the phrase:

"Listen with your _______"

Eyes

500

a portable, box-shaped musical instrument played by expanding and contracting a central bellows to push air across internal metal reeds, creating sound

What is an ACCORDIAN?

500

A musical symbol placed at the beginning of a staff to define the pitch of the notes.

What is a clef?

500

an Italian musical term meaning "moderate" or "restrained," indicating a medium tempo that is neither too fast nor too slow

What is MODERATO?

500

He was a renowned Russian composer of the Romantic period, celebrated for composing iconic ballets like Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty.

Who is TCHAIKOVSKY?

500

Finish the phrase:

"Smooth like ________"

Butter

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