Classical
Where was classical music first played?
in churches for kings and queens
What is the difference between a fiddle and a violin?
They are the same instrument with a different name
What is a key element of jazz (hint: think make up)
improvisation
What is a musical?
A play, movie, or tv show where the singing and dancing are an important part of how the story is told
What is a “Hook”?
the catchy part of a song
written representation of music/sheet music written by a composer
Name a style of Country Music.
Bluegrass, Honky Tonk, The Nashville Sound, Outlaw and Modern
What is Call and Response?
a musical conversation. When one musician plays an instrument and another musician plays another instrument to create a musical conversation
What are some of the styles of musicals?
Book, Concept, Film, and Rock
What is a cross-over hit?
A song that is successful in two genres, or types, of music
What are the four instrument families in classical music?
percussion, brass, woodwind and string
What is the Grand Ole Opry, what is it referred to as, and where is it located?
A Country music radio/stage show created by an insurance company. It made Country
music very popular and made Nashville, Tennessee Country music’s home. It is referred to as “The Show that
Made Country Music Famous”. It is located in Nashville, TN
What are some instruments of jazz?
piano, keyboards, bass, bass guitar, drum/percussion, brass, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, woodwinds, clarinet (jazz can be played on any instrument)
What play inspired West Side Story? Who wrote the play?
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Name a part of the “Pop Music Formula”?
Steady Rhythm or Beat, Catchy Melody, Lyric Pattern (Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus), Telling a Simple Story
How many movements does a symphony have?
4
What famous singer/songwriter who sang “9 to 5” was also an actress and even has her own theme park?
Dolly Parton
Name some styles of jazz
Cool Jazz, Acid Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Smooth Jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Funk, Bebop, Latin, Early New Orleans Jazz, etc
What musical did North Penn High School do this year?
Name one characteristic of Bubblegum Pop.
It is fun, it has a dancing beat, and it is specifically meant for young people
Who is nicknamed the King of Ragtime?
Scott Joplin
Shel Silverstein wrote children’s books, he also wrote Country songs. Can you name some of his books?
Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, etc.
Which artist played with Beyoncé and was in the movie Soul?
Tia Fuller
What musical mixes multiple fairytales into one big story?
Into the Woods
Where does K-Pop come from?
South Korea