Vocab 1
Vocab 2
Instrument Names
Instrument Families
Popular Music
100
What is the term for a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound?
Rhythm
100
Melody
a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying
100
Name this instrument: It has strings and a body and is played with a bow.
Violin
100
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a string instrument? (Has strings, is made of wood, has tuning pegs, has a bow)
Is made of wood
100
Name a famous pop artist known for their dance music.
Taylor Swift (or any other well-known pop artist)
200
What do we call the process of applying appropriate harmonies to a melody?
Harmonization
200
Phrase
A musical segment with a clear beginning and ending
200
What instrument is known for its brass body and is often used in a marching band?
Trumpet
200
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a brass instrument? (Made of metal, has valves, bell and mouthpiece, one continuous piece of tubing)
Has valves
200
What genre of music is characterized by a strong rhythm and is often associated with hip-hop?
Rap
300
Describe the overall feeling that a section or piece of music conveys. What is this called?
Mood
300
Harmony
The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions
300
Identify this woodwind instrument that has a double reed and is often used in classical music.
Bassoon
300
What ARE the characteristics of the woodwind family? (Valves, reeds, made of wood, have strings, pads, single reeds, double reeds, and made of metal.)
Pads, single reeds, double reeds, and made of wood
300
Identify a song that features a prominent use of guitar and became popular in the 1980s.
"Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N' Roses (or any iconic 80s song)
400
What is the term for how loud or soft a piece of music is?
Dynamics
400
Tempo
How fast or slow a piece of music
400
What is the name of this percussion instrument that is played by striking it, usually tuned, and is often used in orchestras?
Timpani
400
How many types of reeds are there? (Two, four, five, ten)
Two (Single and Double)
400
What is the term for a musical piece that blends elements from different genres, often seen in modern pop music?
Fusion
500
The shape or outline of a piece of music
Contour
500
Balance
When all parts of the music create a unified whole
500
Name the instrument that is part of the brass family and has a bell, mouthpiece, and valves.
Trombone
500
What instrument family does the saxophone belong to? (Brass Family, Woodwind Family, Percussion Family, All of the following)
Woodwind Family
500
Describe the impact of social media on the popularity of new music in today's culture.
Social media allows for quick sharing and promotion of music, significantly influencing trends and artist popularity.