Music to my Ears
This Italian term means “to play loudly” and is the opposite of piano.
What is Forte?
This empire, led by Genghis Khan, became the largest contiguous land empire in history.
What is The Mongol Empire?
This singer-songwriter known for hits like “Blank Space” and “Love Story” is releasing her twelfth studio album this Friday.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This mouse is the iconic Disney mascot and debuted in Steamboat Willie.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
In this 2004 Christmas movie, children board a magical train destined for the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is the Polar Express?
In Western music, this series of eight notes forms the foundation of scales like major and minor.
What is an Octave?
This global period was characterized by global economic downturn and high unemployment, taking place from 1929-1939
What is The Great Depression?
This ex-Disney star who has recently gained fame as a music artist after the release of her song, “Espresso,” is known for catchy melodies and witty songwriting.
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
In Aladdin, this street-smart character becomes a prince with the help of a magic lamp.
Who is Aladdin?
This car company introduced the moving assembly line in 1913, revolutionizing automobile production.
What is the Ford Motor Company?
This term describes when a piece of music temporarily shifts from its home key to a different one.
What is Modulation?
In 1948-49, this humanitarian mission supplied more than 2.3 million tones of cargo into West Berlin by plane, after the Soviet Union blockaded ground routes.
What is the Berlin Airlift?
This rapper, famous for songs like “Umbrella” and “Diamonds” launched her makeup line, Fenty Beauty in 2017
Who is Rihanna?
In The Little Mermaid, this sea witch tricks Ariel into giving up her voice.
Who is Ursula?
This famous U.S. railroad stretched from Omaha to Sacramento, linking the nation’s East and West in 1869.
What is The Transcontinental Railroad?
This scale, often associated with spooky or tense music, can be constructed by playing all the black keys on the piano starting from F#.
What is the Pentatonic Scale?
This ancient trade route connected China with the Mediterranean and was key for silk, spices, and cultural exchange.
What is The Silk Road?
This British rock band, known for hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” was fronted by Freddie Mercury.
Who is Queen?
This lion cub is Scar’s nephew and eventually becomes king of the Pride Lands.
Who is Simba?
Nicknamed the "Mustang," this American fighter plane played a crucial role in escorting bomber in Europe during World War II.
What is the P-51 Mustang?
This term refers to the simultaneous sounding of two or more conflicting rhythms, such as three notes played against two.
What is Polyrhythm?
This empire, led by Suleiman the Magnificent, was one of the most powerful in the 16th century and controlled much of Southeast Europe, as well as parts of Western Asia and North Africa.
What is The Ottoman Empire?
This singer known for covering songs by other artists, rose to fame after winning American Idol in 2002
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
In Hercules, this flying horse helps Hercules during his quest to become a true hero
Who is Pegasus?
In 1937, Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific while attempting circumnavigate the globe in this modified twin-engine aircraft.
What is the Lockheed Model 10-E Electra?