Elements of Music
This element of music is the heartbeat of a song:
Beat or Tempo
Hip-Hop was born in what borough (neighborhood) of New York City?
Who was the founder of Motown Records?
Berry Gordy Jr.
What are the five main instruments used in a Rock Band?
Lead Guitar
Rhythm Guitar
Bass Guitar
Drums
Vocals
Where is the birthplace of Jazz?
New Orleans
Kanye West is from what US city?
Chicago
This element of music is the main tune of a song:
Melody
What are the gatherings where Hip-Hop was developed?
Block Parties
The Supremes
Who is considered the "King of Rock and Roll"?
Elvis Presley
Name three influential Jazz musicians:
Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Trombone Shorty, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, etc. - Mr. Simon will be judge with more names
Location of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, Ohio
This element of music is the sounds and patterns arranged around and on the beat:
Rhythm
What are the four elements of Hip-Hop?
Emceeing, Breakdancing, Graffiti, DJ-ing
Who taught etiquette lessons for Motown records?
Maxine Powell
Rock Songs typically use three types of musical forms, what are they?
Song Form
AABA Form
12 Bar Blues
What Ragtime musician claimed he was the creator of "Jazz"?
Scott Joplin
The saxophone was invented in this country.
Germany
This element of music is the quality, or character, of the sound of an instrument or voice.is the quality or character of a
Timbre
DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Bambaata
Who was the choreographer/dance instructor for Motown Records?
Cholly Atkins
What are the names of the band members in The Beatles?
Paul McCartney
Ringo Starr
George Harrison
John Lennon
When did Jazz music begin to gain widespread popularity?
The Jazz Age - 1920's (Also called "The Roaring Twenties")
Elvis Presley's mansion is called
Graceland
This element of music describes the various volumes in music:
Dynamics
What is the act of talking or chanting over a rhythm or beat - Taken from Jamaican culture
Toasting
This person was the Vice President of operations for Motown Records. They wrote music, performed, and helped other groups succeed.
Smokey Robinson
Too Loud
Devil's Music
Too Explicit
Gave Power to Youth
Name three of the instruments typically used in a jazz group:
Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Vocals, Drum set, Double Bass, Piano
Rock band AC/DC actually originated from this country.
Australia