Music Theory
The number of beats in a standard measure of 4/4 time.
What is 4?
This composer wrote the famous piece "Fur Elise."
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
This instrument has 88 keys and is widely used in classical and contemporary music.
What is a piano?
This artist is known as the "King of Pop" and released the best-selling album of all time, "Thriller."
Who is Michael Jackson?
This artist released the hit single "Shape of You" in 2017
Who is Ed Sheeran?
This symbol raises a note by a half step.
What is a sharp?
This era of music includes composers like Bach and Handel.
What is the Baroque era?
This brass instrument has valves and a bell and is often used in jazz and orchestras.
What is a trumpet?
This singer, known for hits like "Hello" and "Rolling in the Deep," is from the UK.
Who is Adele?
This song by Taylor Swift was a major hit in 2014 and features the lyrics "Shake it off, shake it off."
What is "Shake It Off"?
This musical term refers to gradually getting louder.
What is crescendo?
This American genre of music originated from African American communities in the 20th century and features improvisation.
What is jazz?
This string instrument is played with a bow and is smaller than a cello.
What is a violin?
This Austrian child prodigy wrote symphonies by the age of eight.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
This group became the first K-pop act to top the Billboard Hot 100 with their hit "Dynamite."
Who is BTS?
This is the key with three sharps in its key signature.
What is A major?
This Russian composer is known for "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake."
Who is Pyotr Tchaikovsky?
This instrument is known for its "pedals" and "hammers" and can be found in symphony orchestras.
What is a harp?
This iconic British rock band included members John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Who are The Beatles?
This artist performed the halftime show at Super Bowl 2020 and is known for hits like "On the Floor" and "Jenny from the Block."
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
This term refers to the speed or pace of a piece of music.
What is tempo?
This music genre was prominent in the 1950s and 1960s, often featuring electric guitars, drums, and strong backbeats.
What is rock and roll?
This instrument has a single reed and is often used in jazz and marching bands.
What is a saxophone?
This American jazz trumpeter was known for his unique voice and songs like "What a Wonderful World."
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This Canadian artist broke onto the pop scene with the song "Baby" in 2010.
Who is Justin Bieber?