Music Vocabulary
A person who writes music.
What is a composer?
The part of the music that you can tap, clap, or stomp.
What is rhythm?
The number of beats that a half note lasts for.
What is two beats?
The type of very loud, very high music Ms. Hannah sings.
What is opera?
A music term meaning "loud" or "strong."
What is forte?
The part of the music that you can hum, whistle, or sing.
What is melody?
This note lasts for one beat.
What is a quarter note?
The instrument that Ms. Hannah brought into class is called a(n) _____.
What is an accordion?
A music term meaning "quiet" or "soft."
What is piano?
A type of music (harmony) that creates a happy, energetic, or positive mood.
What is major?
This note lasts for __ beat(s):
♩
What is one beat?
Ms. Hannah's instrument could play these in major or minor as accompaniment to a melody.
What are chords?
Fast or slow _____.
What is tempo?
A type of music (harmony) that creates a sad, creepy, or negative mood.
What is minor?
The note that lasts for four beats is called a _____ note.
What is a whole note?
A series of notes going higher or lower played quickly, often as accompaniment to a melody.
What is an arpeggio?
High or low _____.
What is pitch?
Different notes played together at the same time create _____.
What is harmony?
Clap the following rhythm:
♩ ♩ o ♩ ♩
What is [demonstration]?
Sing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" in MINOR.
What is [demonstration]?