You're In The Hall Of Fame
Inducted in the first class of 1996 into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame this group of 4 lads from Liverpool, England left their stamp on the Music World with songs like, "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" and "Eleanor Rigby."
Who are the Beatles
In the movie Trolls, Poppy partied with her friends to this 1978 Earth, Wind, and Fire classic named after the 9th month of the year.
What is September
The large music that a Choir, Band or Music Teacher looks at that has all the notes, words and rhythm in it so the Conductor/Teacher can check for mistakes. Also, the entire set of music for a movie or play. Hint: It is what you look at to see if you are winning a game.
What is a score
John Williams wrote this ominous, marching theme to introduce us to the villain of this 1977 space movie. Who was the villain that seemed to bother a young lad named Luke and his teacher Ben?
Who is Darth Vader
Let's jam out to this kind of music that uses heavy drums and wailing electric guitars. This genre' started in 1950's with Little Richard and still has the largest mass market appeal.
What is Rock n' Roll
She did not feel worthy to be inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame and decided to record a rock album to say thank you for considering her as an influence. However, songs like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" say that she truly was worthy of this honor.
Who is Dolly Parton
Bruce Broughton wrote the music to this 1987 epic western that starred Dennis Quaid. It combined the word Desperado with this shiny mineral worth only slightly less than gold. The name of the movie is, "___________________ ado". Name the mineral or color that completes this word.
What is Silver or Silverado
The official name of a slow song that comes from the heart. The term is also used in story songs about folk heroes and story songs. Hint: The _____________
of St. Anne's Reel
What is a Ballad
The working title of the 1988 Jazz Masterpiece by Lyle Mays was supposed to be called this 4th planet from the Sun. However, close friend Steve Rodby nixed this idea by throwing a paper wad at him and said "You're not calling it __________, it is now Close to Home."
What is Mars
My jam uses heavily syncopated rhythms and used to be the most popular music during the 1920's, 1930's, and 1940's. Some of its subgenres include BeBop, Swing, and Dixieland.
What is Jazz
They surfed their way into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. This group is given credit for keeping Rock n' Roll alive in the United States.
Who are the Beach Boys
John Williams wrote the music for the Superman movies. However, it was Danny Elfman who wrote the music for this other famous superhero. Hint: He cannot fly
What/Who is Batman
2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 in music are all examples of this musical term. It is how to tell how many beats are in a measure and what notes get the beats. Hint: 2 words: 1) A reason you might look at your watch, 2) A legal way of writing your name on a document.
What is Time Signature
John Denver went here to "Find out who he is." He got a gold record for this 1977 song about looking for this.
What is Looking for Space
My jam is the soothing sounds of violins and orchestras and the occasional opera. My greats include: Mozart, Beethoven, Copland, and Stravinsky.
What is Classical
He danced his way into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame and told critics to "Beat It" if they didn't agree.
Who is Michael Jackson
The music for the movie Chariots of Fire was written by Vangelis who comes from this beautiful European country known for its Gods and Goddesses. Nashville's Parthenon is styled after this country's architecture and sculptures.
What is Greece
When a piece of music is divided into 2 to 10 different smaller songs. Each part of the piece is called a ______________________. Hint: It when you go somewhere without dancing.
What is a Movement
The technical name for the keyboard instrument that can make a lot of other worldly sounds.
What is a synthesizer
My jam is scratching a turn table, speaking in a sing song voice pattern. Every word is usually spoken to a usually electronic produced beat and drops a rhyme that is so fast you wonder what they said.
What is Rap
They woke up the world with "Radio Free Europe" which was played on underground radio stations. THeir guitarist was only 14 when they signed a deal with Rhino Records. They gave us hits like "Man In the Moon," "It's The End of the World As We Know it," and "Shiny Happy People."
Who is R.E.M.
Jerry Goldsmith wrote the music to "Hoosiers" and "Rudy". Both movies were directed by David Anspaugh and were set in this midwestern state that also claims John Mellencamp as one of its native sons.
What is Indiana
This 1880 Ballet has become a Holiday Standard performed by symphonies all over the world. It is about Clara who gets this almond crunching toy as a present from her mysterious uncle. Peter Tchaikovsky was too concerned that it would be a failure and did not attend the world premiere.
What is the Nutcracker
Randy Newman was nominated for an Oscar for the music from a Pixar movie about a cowboy and this intergalactic visitor. Name the other main character.
Who is Buzz Lightyear
My jam can be fast or slow but ALWAYS acoustic. Drums are rarely used in this style of music. Some people mistake our jam as country but we are our own set of rules. Our name comes from a type of fescue that grows in Kentucky.
What is Bluegrass