Rock N' Roll
Who is the King of Rock N' Roll?
Elvis
What children's song did Motzart write?
Twinkle Twinkle
Similar and different characteristics of blues and jazz?
blues is slower and sad. Both have improvisation and swing
what 2 things make rattles?
gourds and snake rattles
What is a decade?
years in groups of 10
What is the name of Elvis' estate?
Graceland
Common places to be introduced to classical music? What is the most common?
T.V., stores, restaurants, movies, elevators, waiting rooms. Most commonly Cartoons.
What are the 3 main concepts/characteristics of Jazz?
Syncopation. Improvisation. Forceful rhythm.
What 2 unusual instruments did Tchaikovsky use in his "Overture of 1812"
Canons and Church Bells
Which composer experimented with what is considered music?
John Cage
What was the name of the record label that discovered some of the most popular performers of the 60s and 70s?
Motown
True or False; Gregorian chant was written down and notated.
False
Who wrote West Virginia's State song.
John Denver
What instruments did John cage use in his arguments of anything can be music?
Bathtub, toaster, silence, and water, flower pot
What is a folk song?
A song passed generation to generation.
Who is the queen of Rock N' Roll?
Tina Turner
Who wrote the "Overture of 1812;" the piece that used church bells and canons.
Tchaikovsky
What instruments are used in the jazz music?
Piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet.
How many albums do the beatles have?
13
Where did country music get it's start?
Bristol Tennessee
What is the name of the band that wrote the music for Mamma Mia?
ABBA
Name all 6 classical music eras in order.
Medieval, Renaissance,Baroque,Classical, Romantic, and Modern
What world event caused the shift from jazz to blues?
The Great Depression
What is a genre?
Email Ms.S the phrase.... What is a genre EC for extra credit points.
George Strait