Musical Instruments
Part of the percussion family, this instrument can be used with hands or sticks
What is a drum
a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying. A series of pitches that make a tune.
Melody
this is made up of 5 lines and four spaces
a staff
This has a value of 4 beats
whole note
Part of the Jazz community, sang and played trumpet. Famous song was "What A Wonderful World"
Louis Armstrong
this instrument has 6 strings and is commonly used as an accompaniment in modern bands
guitar
The speed of the beat and how fast or slow the piece of music is
tempo
structure and organization of a musical composition
form
this has a value of 2 beats
half note
This woman uses her past relationships as inspiration for all her songs. She is currently on her Era's Tour
Taylor Swift
Famously played but Louis Armstrong this instrument is part of the brass family and only has 3 valves.
trumpet
The level of volume in music and can range from very soft to very loud
dynamics
this is how high or low a note sounds
pitch
this has a rest value of 1 beat
quarter note rest
One direction
this strings instrument has 4 strings and uses a bow to play. It rests on your shoulder and held with your chin
violin
Harmony
the length or time that a note is held or a rest is held
duration
this has a note value of 1/2 a beat
eighth note
This group takes popular songs and remakes them so they are appropriate for kids
Kidz Bop
This woodwind instrument needs a reed on the mouthpiece to make noise.
Clarinet
How the layers of sound within a piece of music interact. It can be thick or thin
Texture
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of notes, sounds and rests
rhythm
this has a rest value of 1/2 a beat
eighth note rest
This popular british singer is a powerhouse vocalist. She has popular songs such as "Hello" and "When We Were Young"
Adele