Terminology
Whole Note
4 beats
An Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm (rhythm guitar) and Angus Young (lead guitar).
AC/DC
Pitch
High and Low
Half Note
2 beats
an English rock band formed in London in 1968. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound, they are cited as one of the progenitors of hard rock and heavy metal, although their style drew from a variety of influences, including blues and folk music.
Led Zeppelin
Loud and Quiet
1 beat
an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
The Beatles
Crescendo
Gradually increasing in volume
an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973 by former members of Santana, Steve Miller Band, and Frumious Bandersnatch.
Journey
Decrescendo
Gradually decreasing in volume
Sixteenth Note
1/4 beat
a British rock band formed in London in 1970. Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.
Queen