Musical Instruments
This brass instrument is made of a long tube bent into loops, has three valves, and is played by buzzing into a mouthpiece. It is the smallest and highest-pitched brass instrument in the band.
What is the trumpet?
This famous march is often played at graduation ceremonies and was composed by Sir Edward Elgar
What is Pomp and Circumstance?
This symbol tells you to play loud
This music professional teaches students how to play instruments or sing, often in schools or private lessons.
This genre is known for its catchy tunes and is often heard on Top 40 radio stations.
What is pop music?
This instrument was invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s
What is the saxophone?
This Disney song from "The Lion King" is about :no worries for the rest of your days."
What is Hakuna Matata?
This symbol tells you to play soft
What is piano (What is p)?
This music professional writes original music for orchestras, bands, movies, or other musicians to perform.
What is a composer?
This genre uses electric guitars, bass, and drums, and is loved for its energetic sound.
What is rock music?
This is the family of instruments that make sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped
What is the percussion family?
This super catchy song by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson has the lyrics "Dont believe me, just watch!" and is famous for its funky beat and cool dance moves.
What is Uptown Funk?
This Italian musical term means a gradual increase in loudness over a passage and is often shown with a hairpin symbol in sheet music
What is a crescendo?
This person leads an orchestra or band during a performance, using hand gestures to keep the group together.
What is a conductor?
This genre is known for improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and instruments like saxophone and trumpet.
What is jazz?
This woodwind instrument is often made of wood and is played by blowing air through a double reed, giving it a unique, bright sound
What is the oboe?
This classic Disney song, sung by Jiminy Cricket, is about making wishes and dreaming big—it became the official theme for Disney and won an Academy Award
What is When you Wish Upon a Star?
This note gets one beat in 4/4 and is made with a filled-in note head and a stem
What is a quarter note?
This person plays a musical instrument or sings for an audience, either solo or as part of a group
What is a musician?
This music genre started in New York City in the 1970s, features rapping over strong beats, and is also known for its culture of DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti art
What is hip hop?
This instrument often found in concert bands and military bands, derived from an Ancient Greek word that means "sweet-sounding".
What is the euphonium?
In the Minecraft movie, this humorous song performed by Jack Black as Steve is about making a dangerous and spicy meal using a lava bucket and a chicken
What is Steves Lava Chicken (or Lava Chicken Song)?
This clef is often used by upper woodwinds and brass, often looking like a fancy G
What is the treble clef?
This music professional plays recorded music for audiences at events like school dances, parties, or on the radio, often mixing songs and keeping the crowd excited
What is a DJ (Disc Jockey)?
This genre of music is known for its elegance, balance, and structured forms like symphonies and sonatas, and it was mainly composed in Europe between 1750 and 1830
What is classical music?