Music Theory
In 4/4 time this type of note receives two beats.
what is a half note?
This classical composer went deaf in his early 20s.
Who is Beethoven?
The violin has this number of strings.
What is four?
This female superstar has had a Billboard No. 1 hit in each of the last four decades.
Who is Mariah Carey?
This Pop Singer wanted to "Dance With Somebody" in her 1987 hit.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This Italian musical term describes a tempo of a fast and lively pace.
what is allegro?
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" was the first #1 hit for this British band
Who are The Beatles?
Mr. Boening plays this brass instrument.
What is a trombone?
The very first American Idol winner.
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
This "Raspberry Beret" singer-songwriter was born on June 7, 1958 in Minneapolis.
Who is Prince?
This musical symbol indicates that you raise a note by a half step.
what is a sharp?
What is Billie Jean?
This woodwind instrument uses reeds that feed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag.
What are bagpipes?
She was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Frankin?
According to Starship's 1985 hit, the city was built on this.
What is Rock and Roll?
The formation of the mouth when playing a Brass or Woodwind instrument.
what is embouchure?
Before Miley Cyrus recorded "Wrecking Ball" it was offered to this singer.
Who is Beyonce'?
This stringed instrument has a thin circular membrane and is known for a variety of styles like bluegrass, country and folk.
What is a banjo?
Eminem's 8 Mile is named after a road in this U.S. City.
What is Detroit?
The Weeknd samples this 80s megahit in "Blinding Lights"
What is "Take on Me" by A-ha?
The degrees of loudness or softness.
what are dynamics?
This vertical line separates music into measures.
What is a bar line?
This anthropomorphic octopus from Spongebog Squarepants plays the clarinet.
Who is Squidward?
This Super Bowl halftime performer and American Idol judge was upstaged by a dancing shark.
Who is Katy Perry?
This 1980s pop band encouraged everybody to "Walk Like An Egyptian."
Who are the Bangles?