Name that Tune
Who made waves with the song “Espresso” in 2024?
Sarina Carpenter
What voice part usually sings the highest notes?
Soprano
What does a sharp symbol (♯) do to a note?
Raises it by a half step
What do we call a note that lasts one beat?
Quarter Note
What does Mr. Quam say before warmups?
Please stand as you are able
Who released the genre-blending album UTOPIA featuring “Meltdown” and “Fe!n”?
Travis Scott
What’s it called when singers match pitch together?
What do we call the distance between two notes?
What symbol means to get gradually louder?
Crescendo
What do you usually get at the door from Mr. Quam?
first bump
Who sings “vampire” and “lacy” from the Guts album?
→ Olivia Rodrigo
What do we call a group of singers?
Choir
What’s the name of the five-line system music is written on?
Staff
What’s it called when you sing without instruments?
Acapella
What song did we sing that was originally by Bob Dylan?
Blowing in the Wind
Who made “Water” a global sensation in 2023?
→ Tyla
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What part of the song is often repeated and easy to remember?
Refrain/Chorus
What hand usually plays the lower notes on piano?
Left Hand
What is the Italian word for “soft”?
Piano
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What’s one rule that Mr. Quam always has to repeat?
please don't eat in here
What artist dropped the empowering anthem “Not My Fault” with Megan Thee Stallion?
→ Reneé Rapp
What does it mean to “blend” in a choir?
the quality of voices merging together to create a cohesive and unified sound
DAILY DOUBLE
What are the notes in a C major chord?
What does a composer, lyricist, and arranger all do?
creates the music, creates the lyrics, arranges the music for different ensembles.
What’s our school motto?
We Stand Front and Center
Who released the hit “Strangers” in 2023 that became popular on TikTok?
→ Kenya Grace
What’s the person called who leads the choir?
Conductor/Director
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What do you call a group of sharps or flats at the beginning of music?
→ Key signature
What do you call the speed of music?
tempo
What’s something that happens when a student leaves the Blue Barn door?
An alarm
Who had a breakout hit with “Stick Season,” blending folk and indie rock? hint: Mr. Quam's first name
→ Noah Kahan
What’s the term for singing different notes at the same time?
polyphony, harmony
What does a time signature tell you?
How many beats are in each measure and what note gets the beat
What does “fortissimo” mean?
very loud
Who’s taking over for Mr. Fraser next year?
Mr. Aziz