Rhythm
What tells musicians how many beats are in each measure?
Time signature.
— Billie Eilish
“So you’re a tough guy…”
“…like it really rough guy.”
Which instrument family includes violin, viola, cello, and bass?
Strings.
What do we call the highness or lowness of a sound?
Pitch.
What is my favourite color?
Purple
In 4/4 time, how many beats are in a measure?
Four beats.
— Carly Rae Jepsen
“Hey, I just met you…”
“…and this is crazy.”
Which family includes flute, clarinet, and oboe?
Woodwinds.
What is the special sound quality that makes instruments sound different?
Timbre.
What is my least favourite color?
Red
How many beats does a whole note receive in 4/4 time?
Four beats.
— Imagine Dragons
“Pain! You made me a…”
“…believer.”
Which family includes trumpet, trombone, and tuba?
Brass.
What do we call a repeated musical pattern?
Ostinato.
How many years older is my oldest brother than me?
6 years
How many beats does a half note receive?
Two beats.
— Justin Timberlake
“I got that sunshine in my pocket…”
“…got that good soul in my feet.”
Which family includes drums, cymbals, and xylophones?
Percussion.
What is music written for a small group of instruments called?
Chamber music.
What is my middle name?
Diane
What device helps musicians keep a steady beat?
A metronome.
— Pharrell Williams
“Because I’m happy…”
“…clap along if you feel like a room without a roof.”
Which instrument has black and white keys and is often used to learn music theory?
Piano.
What is a long musical work for orchestra with several movements called?
Symphony.
What time was I born?
8:59