80's Songs
What song is this and who is the artist?
Take on Me by Aha
What video game features the iconic theme known as the “Overworld Theme”, composed by Koji Kongo in 1985
Super Mario Brothers
What do you call the "main tune" in a song?
The melody
What note is on the first line on the treble clef
E
Name some influential R&B artists
Sza, Usher, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Alicia Keys
What was the first song/music video played on MTV?
Video Killed the Radio Star
Which game features the hauntingly beautiful song “Zelda’s Lullaby”?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
What is harmony?
Supporting notes that accompany the melody
How many beats is an eighth note worth?
1/2 beat
What are some of the different subgenres and how are they different?
Hip Hop, R&B, and Rap - similar form for creating the song but different story lines
Name one member of the band ‘Wham!’
George Michael OR Andrew Ridgeley
Which high speed platformer franchise features upbeat tracks like “Green Hill” and “Chemical Plant Zone” ?
Sonic the Hedgehog
In music, what do we consider a measure/bar?
a segment of music that holds a specific number of beats
How many beats is a 16th note worth
1/4
When was hip hop first considered a genre of music?
1970's
What year was Micheal Jackson’s Thriller album released?
1982
What PlayStation exclusive game has a soundtrack by Gustavo Santaolalla and includes acoustic guitar motifs to capture a post apocalyptic mood?
The Last of Us
What is an interval?
Distance between two notes
Name two places the note "G" will be on the treble clef staff
Second line, in the space on top of the 5th line
What are the stylistic origins of R&B, and how did it evolve from its roots in jazz, blues, and gospel music?
Blending their characteristics with strong backbeats; similar structure and origins of story lines
What 80s movie did this 50s song appear in? (Song: Johnny B Goode)
Back to the Future
Which iconic song, performed by Marshmekloe, was the centerpiece of a live in game concert even in Fortnite in 2019?
Happier
What is a time signature?
Tells the musician how many beats in a measure and what rhythmic value gets the count
Name the lines for Bass Clef
G B D F A
What does RAP and R&B stand for? They are acronyms!
Rhythm And Poetry, Rhythm and Blues