Music History
The first musical period in Western Music History, lasting approximately 450-1400.
Medieval Period
This word refers to the speed of the beat in music.
Tempo
The King of Pop. This artist wrote the best-selling album of all time.
Michael Jackson
How many families of instruments are there?
4
The fourth musical period, lasting approximately 1750-1820. This is the time during which the middle class emerged and music reached its peak of musical form.
Classical Period
This word refers to the loudness of music.
Dynamics
Writer of "When Doves Cry," and "Purple Rain," this artist was known for his flamboyant attire and virtuosic guitar playing skills.
Prince
This family of instruments produces sound through striking, shaking, or scraping.
Percussion
The second musical period in Western Music History, lasting approximately 1400-1600. Named after the word "rebirth," this period was known for the exploration of knowledge and ideas.
Renaissance Period
This term indicates how many beats are in a measure. Examples include 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8.
Time Signature (Meter is also acceptable)
Name this song.
"The Stars and Stipes Forever" - John Philip Sousa
This British rock group is regarded by many as the best band of all time. some of their biggest hits include the songs "Let It Be," "Hey Jude," and "I Wanna Hold Your Hand."
The Beatles
This family of instrument is named after the strings it uses to create sound.
Strings
The third musical period, named after the Portuguese word for "pearl." This period lasted from approximately 1600-1750.
Baroque Period
The name for this symbol in music: #
Sharp
Name this song.
"Moonlight Sonata" by Ludwig van Beethoven
This deaf composer produced nine symphonies and went on to define the Romantic Period in Western Music.
Ludwig van Beethoven
This family of instrument uses a mouthpiece to create sound. It is named after the type of metal from which the instrument is made.
Brass
The fifth musical period in Western Music History. Lasting from approximately 1820-1900, this age was known for seeking to evoke emotion in the hearts of the listener.
Romantic Period
The word meaning "soft" in music.
Piano
Known as the "March King," this American composer wrote America's national march, "The Stars and Stripes Forever."
John Philip Sousa
This family of instruments includes flutes and other instruments that produce sound by blowing air into a reed.
Woodwind