Music History
"The Nutcracker" is a ballet that takes place during what time of the year?
Christmas or Winter
This percussion instrument is played with hands or sticks.
Drum
This tells you what sounds to play.
music notes
Name this song.
The "stick" or "wand" a conductor uses to lead the band is called a...
baton
What jazz instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
Trumpet
This instrument has lots of black and white keys that are pressed with someone's fingers.
Piano
Write out the rhythm....pie, pie, apple, pie
Name this song.
After a performance, what does the musician do to thank the audience?
bow
This type of dance started in France, but became famous in Russia. The dancers are known to wear costumes and dance on their toes.
Ballet
What instrument does Ms. Presley play?
trumpet
What is the real note name for the food word "pie".
quarter note
Name this song.
What word describes a certain type or group of music?
Genre
Who is the famous American composer and conductor who wrote programatic music for movies like "Star Wars" and "Jaws"?
John Williams
The flute, clarinet, and saxophone are all what kind of instruments?
Woodwind
Someone that writes music is called a....
Composer
Name this song.
Programatic music tells a _______. It is mainly used in movies.
story
This genre became so popular in the 1960's that people stopped buying ukuleles and began buying electric guitars instead.
Rock
The trumpet, trombone, and tuba are what kinds of instruments?
Brass
This person directs the band with a baton.
Conductor
Name this song.
What do you play when playing music?
An instrument