Symbols + Terms
Instruments
Movie Music
Music Genres
100
These symbols indicate the length of a sound and can be whole, half, quarter, or eighth.
What is notes?
100
This brass instrument has a slide and is commonly seen in marching bands.
What is trombone?
100
This catchy tune from Frozen features the lyrics "Do you want to build a snowman?"
What is "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"
100
This genre of music evolved from folk music and features storytelling through lyrics, often with acoustic instruments.
What is country?
200
This musical term means "loud" and is the opposite of "piano."
What is Forte?
200
This string instrument is often played with a bow and has 4 strings
What is the violin?
200
The music in this 2018 animated film features the song "Remember Me," which won an Academy Award.
What is Coco?
200
This genre originated in African American communities and has a strong rhythm, often featuring improvisation.
What is Jazz?
300
This symbol indicates the note should be played very softly.
What is Pianissimo?
300
This woodwind instrument has a single-reed mouthpiece and is a popular choice in jazz and classical music.
What is clarinet?
300
This famous theme song from Star Wars was composed by John Williams and is instantly recognizable.
What is the Star Wars Theme?
300
This genre mixes elements of rock and dance music, with artists like Lady Gaga and Britney Spears often in the spotlight.
What is Pop?
400
This symbols sits at the beginning of the staff and is used by instruments like the double bass and bassoon
What is the Bass Clef?
400
This woodwind instrument is played with a double reed and is commonly found in orchestras, known for its rich, deep sound.
What is the Oboe?
400
This famous song from The Sound of Music is about the hills being alive with music.
What is "The Sound of Music"?
400
This genre of music is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and often features synthesized sounds.
What is electronic?
500
This term refers to the speed at which a piece of music is performed.
What is tempo?
500
This brass instrument is played by buzzing lips into a cup-shaped mouthpiece and is commonly used in orchestras and brass quintets.
What is the French Horn?
500
This iconic song from Titanic is known for its heart-wrenching melody and was composed by James Horner
What is "My Heart Will Go On"?
500
This genre of music has roots in the blues and became popular in the 1960s, featuring electric guitars and a strong backbeat
What is Rock n' Roll?