Musical Instruments
The standard keyboard has 52 white keys and 88 keys in total. How many black keys are on the standard keyboard.
36
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Jay-Z
Number of beats:
One (1) whole note, one (1) half note, one (1) quarter note
7
Hey Jude - The Beatles
This term represents how fast or slow music is performed.
Tempo
The rhythm section consists of these four instruments.
Piano, Drums, Bass, Guitar
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Nicki Minaj
Number of beats:
Five (5) whole notes, two (2) half notes, two (2) eighth notes.
25
I wonder when you go, if I stay on your mind
Two can play that game, but you win me every time
Break My Heart - Dua Lipa
The top number tells how many beats per measure. The bottom number represents the note receiving one (1) beat.
Time Signature
Typically found in the front row of a jazz band, this instrument will rarely make an appearance in the symphonic orchestra.
Saxophone
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Shania Twain
Two (2) quarter notes, three (3) eighth notes, one (1) whole note
7.5
Yoga on a Monday, stretchin' to Nirvana
Watchin' all the snakes, curvin' all the fakes
DNA - Kendrick Lamar
This describes the quality or uniqueness of a specific instrument or voice sound.
Timbre
Horse
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Bruno Mars
Number of beats:
Three (3) half notes, three (3) quarter notes, three (3) eighth notes.
10.5
“So while you’re imitating Al Capone, I’ll be Nina Simone and defacating on your microphone”
Ready or Not - Lauryn Hill / The Fugees
These are the three elements of the "modern American musical."
Singing, Acting, Dancing
This famous guitar brand is known for making models like, Jaguar, Mustang, & Stratocaster.
Fender
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Future
Number of beats:
Three (3) eighth notes, three (3) eighth notes, three (3) eighth notes.
4.5
“In the day, we sweat it out on the streets, Of a runaway American dream, At night, we ride through mansions of glory, In suicide machines.”
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Represented by notes on the staff; Do, Mi, Fa; A, D, F, G
Pitch