What is genre?
The type of music or the music category, pop, rock, gospel etc.
5 musical adjectives
Loud, beautiful, slow, chaotic and quick
What musical adjective is having a bold, loud, and harsh sound (especially referring to brass instruments)
Brassy
Upbeat
Having a fast tempo
The chorus of the song was so _____ that it stayed stuck in my head all day.
catchy
What is style?
The way to describe a piece, for example... loud, beautiful or boring.
5 genres
rock, pop, classical, gospel and hip hop
A song that sticks in your head
Catchy
characterized by a focus on love and emotional themes
The dance beat was so _____ that it got everyone on the dance floor
3 British Music artists
Adele, the Spice girls and Ed Sheeran
A song with no singers just instruments
Improvised
created or performed spontaneously without preparation or planning
The opera had a _____ climax, with intense emotions and powerful vocals.
dramatic
Timbre is the type of instrument playing?
Name 10 musical instruments
cello, violin, guitar, piano, voice, drums, trumpet, saxophone, double bass and viola.
Gentle and soft music
delicate
Off-key
Not singing or playing the right note
The folk band played a _____ tune that had been passed down through generations.
traditional
What is accapella?
Just singers singing no instruments
2 genres beginning with G
Gospel and Gangster rap
Ethnic
Music with different cultural influences around the world. Also referred to as world music
characterized by a pleasing combination of elements; having a smooth and balanced sound
Harmonious
The instrumental piece was so moving and heartfelt, it felt incredibly _____.
sentimental