Musical Elements
The speed at which music is played.
What is tempo
Tells us how many beats are in a meausre.
What is the time signature?
This dance was originally performed by Chubby Checkers
What is the Twist?
Wrote a piano piece called 4' 33''
Who is John Cage?
The organization of sound
What is Music?
Markings that indicate how loud or soft the music is to be performed.
What are dynamics
This composer and entertainer started writing musicals when he was in high school. Their musical "In the Heights" won 4 Tony Awards AND they have been apart of the Encanto, Moana, and Little Mermaid Remake Soundtracks
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda
This was the nickname of the Recording Studio where Motown Records was produced.
What is "Hitsville, USA"?
This band appeared in the US in 1964. Their success was quickly named Beatlemania.
Who are The Beatles
The most stable note of any key, and the first note of a scale
What is the tonic?
The duration of individual music notes
What is rhythm?
A cultural movement including DJing, MCing, Graffitti, and Breakdancing.
What is Beatbox?
This machine was used in 1927 by Warner Brothers to synchronize sound and images.
What is the Vitaphone?
This famous musician lived in a mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. The home was later named "Graceland"
Who is Elvis Presley?
A piece of music with 2 contrasting parts, and on repeats, is known as
What is AABA or (verse/verse/bridge/verse) Form
The frequency of a sound
The Musical that Lin Manuel Miranda was supposed to perform a piece from when he was invited to the White House in 2009
What is In The Heights?
Jack Foley won this award for their work in Hollywood.
What is the Golden Reel Award?
This famous musician gave up touring so he could perform free shows at prisons.
Who is Johnny Cash
This music note is round and receives 4 musical beats.
What is a whole note?
An Italian Term meaning "time"
What is tempo?
In film production _______ is the recording focus.
What is Dialogue?
The show that The Beatles showcased on in 1960.
What is the Ed Sullivan Show?
Motown's first Vice President and also a member of the group, "The Miracles"
Who is Smokey Robinson?
The sound artists that watch a film and record live sound effects to accompany the film.
What are Foley Artists?