Genres
Commonly includes saxophone, drums, bass, guitar, and brass instruments. Started in the US in the 1910s.
Jazz
A German musical prodigy who died young; he wrote Eine Kliene Nachtmusic
Mozart
This low-pitched instrument creates sound by vibrating strings against wood
Bass
Kanye West is from this city.
Chicago
Creates lyrics
Songwriter
Includes the whole string family, started in the 1700s
Classical
This composer went deaf - nevertheless, he wrote 9 symphonies, Fur Elise, and the Moonlight Sonata
Beethoven
You must strike this with a mallet to make different sounds
Xylophone/Vibraphone/Glockenspiel
This artist holds the record for most Album of the Year Grammy wins.
Taylor Swift
Writes music for motion pictures
Film Composer
Large jazz group; includes brass, some woodwinds, drums, bass, guitar, and occasionally vocals.
Big Band
This period of music was considered "detailed" and "over-the-top"; King Louis the 14th was King of France
Baroque
This metal instrument changes pitch with a slide
Trombone
The four members of this band were John, Paul, George, and Ringo
The Beatles
Performs music live during a musical underneath the stage
Pit Orchestra
Got its roots from vocal jazz, but is a popular genre today that includes vocals and a drum beat.
R & B
This type of classical music is characterized by the intense expression of emotions.
Romantic
This instrument is commonly found in a church and uses stops and large pipes to create sound
Organ
This female musician has the world record for the most likes on an Instagram photo.
Beyonce
Music Therapist
Started in Seattle in someone's garage - similar to rock music. Nirvana was one of the first in the genre.
Grunge
This composer was an amazing pianist with HUGE HANDS
Rachmaninoff
This Baroque instrument was the precursor to the keyboard and sounded much "brighter"
This rapper was the voice of Reptar on Rugrats.
Busta Rhymes
Is the brains behind the overall sound of a song or album, and provides the money for it to be created
Producer