Rock
What four instruments are most commonly found in a traditional rock band?
Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass, Vocals or any combination of these in a set of 4
What is the name of the rhythmic feel often associated with jazz, it is not straight, but it is _____
Swung or Swing
Which instrument usually provides the low-pitched foundation and helps connect the drums to the harmony?
Bass Guitar
What are the round metal circles that are played with drumsticks called.
The Cymbals
What does the letter “m” mean when it appears after a chord name, such as Em?
It is a minor chord
Which famous British rock band recorded songs such as “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be”?
The Beatles.
What instrument is Louis Armstrong best known for playing?
Trumpet
What part of a drum set is played with a foot pedal to produce a low, powerful sound?
The Bass Drum
Which three notes make up a G major chord?
G B D
What part of the guitar do you turn to tighten or loosen the strings?
Tuning Pegs
What famous rock band wore black and white makeup/face paint and had the members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons?
Kiss
What is the musical term for making up music spontaneously instead of playing everything exactly as written?
Improvisation
Which keyboard instrument uses weighted keys and hammers to strike strings, while an electronic version can imitate many different sounds?
The Keyboard or Piano
How many different notes are in a basic chord
3 notes
What are the small metal strips across the guitar neck called?
Frets
Which Seattle band, fronted by Kurt Cobain, released the hit song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?
Nirvana
What jazz instrument, played by musicians such as Charlie Parker, is a member of the woodwind family but can commonly be heard in many modern recordings and is made of metal.
Saxophone
On an electric guitar, what device can be used to increase sustain and create distortion or overdrive?
Effect Pedal, Sustain Pedal, Distortion Pedal or any other version
What is the stool called that a drummer sits on while playing?
The Throne
In standard guitar tuning, what notes are played by the six open strings from the thickest string to the thinnest string?
E, A, D, G, B, E.
This Australian rock band got its name after seeing the initials on a sewing machine or vacuum cleaner, representing alternating current and direct current.
AC/DC
Which Performer is known for the song "Chameleon" and has a band named after the himselof? (hint it is the song we listened to today)
Maynard Ferguson
In a Modern Band, the role of the pianist and guitarist is to play the lower end or higher end of the chord structures compared to bass guitar.
Higher End
Which drum is commonly used to play sharp, cracking sounds on beats 2 and 4 in a rock beat?
The Snare Drum
What part of the guitar holds the strings in place on the body near the sound hole?
The Bridge