Instruments of East Asia
Erhu, Pipa, Zhong Ruan, Dizi, Lui Qin, Guzheng
Chinese Opera
One of the oldest performing arts. Tells a story using music and costumes.
3/4 time signature
3 = how many?
4 = of what?
Quarter note
A note that has 1 beat.
Taj Mahal
A tomb for empress and emperor in India. one of the 7 wonders of the world.
Instruments of India
Dholak, sitar, sarod, pakhawaj, tabla, tanpura
Mariachi band
A musical group typically from mexico.
2/4 time signature
2 = how many?
4 = of what?
Dotted Notes
The dot adds 1/2 of whatever note it's attached to.
Bollywood
A style of dance, film, and television from India. Bollywood dance is used at celebrations.
String instruments
Piano, violin, cello, guitar, vihuela, ukulele
Instruments with strings to play.
K pop
Popular music from south Korea. Upbeat, colorful, girl group or boy band.
Grand staff
Used to connect the treble and bass clef while playing piano.
Half notes
A note that is 2 beats.
Namaste
A greeting used in India.
Wind Instruments
Flute, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, oboe, bassoon.
Instrument that uses wind.
Brazilian dance styles
Maxixe, choro, and samba
Bass clef sayings
All Cows Eat Grass
Good Balloons Don't fly away
Whole note
A note that is 4 beats.
Griot
Storytellers from West Africa that use music and song to keep their history alive.
Percussion Instruments
Snare drum, Bells, Cabasa, guiro, Maracas.
Instruments that use physical contact.
Gagaku
Japanese court music. Uses strings, winds, and percussion.
Treble clef sayings
F A C E
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge
Rhythm tree
A line of notes that all connect to make sense.
Grito
An awesome yell, typically in mariachi music.