Musical Elements
What is the speed of music called?
Tempo
What family does the violin belong to?
String family
Who composed the "Fifth Symphony"?
Beethoven
What genre is characterized by improvisation and swing?
Jazz
What does "forte" mean?
Loud
What do we call the highness or lowness of a sound?
Pitch
Name a brass instrument.
Trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn
Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
What genre originated in the southern United States and features storytelling?
Country
What is a "rest" in music?
Silence in music
What is the term for the pattern of beats in music?
Rhythm
Which instrument has black and white keys?
Piano
Which composer was deaf later in life?
Beethoven
What genre is known for electronic beats and DJing?
Electronic/Dance
What does "tempo" mean?
Speed of the music
What is melody?
A musically satisfying sequence of single notes
Name a percussion instrument.
Drums, tambourine, xylophone
Who composed "The Nutcracker"?
Tchaikovsky
What genre is associated with the 1960s counterculture?
Rock
What is a "clef"?
Symbol indicating pitch range
What is harmony?
The combination of different musical notes played or sung together
What instrument is known as the "king of instruments"?
Organ
Who composed "The Four Seasons"?
Vivaldi
What genre combines elements of hip-hop and rock?
Rap Rock or Nu Metal
What does "allegro" mean?
Fast, lively tempo