Music Genres
This genre's name comes from the word "popular" and is known for dominating the charts.
What is pop?
This term describes how high or low a sound is.
What is pitch?
There are over this many instruments in the world.
What is 1,500?
This song about a farm animal is one of the first melodies children learn.
What is Old MacDonald Had a Farm?
About how many genres of music exist today?
What is 1,300?
Known for its loudness and powerful guitar riffs, this genre emerged in the 1950s and evolved into subgenres like punk and metal.
What is rock?
If a song feels slow and steady, it likely has a low value for this musical element that begins with a T.
What is tempo?
Often associated with the blues, this small instrument is played by blowing and drawing air through metal reeds.
What is a Harmonica?
A holiday song that talks about bells ringing.
What is Jingle Bells?
This style of music involves rhythmic talking over a beat.
What is Hip-Hop/Rap?
Originating in the American South, this genre often features stories of heartbreak and life experiences, and uses instruments like fiddles and guitars.
What is country?
This Italian term means "loud" in music.
What is forte?
This ancient string instrument is commonly used in Celtic and classical music and is plucked by hand.
What is a Harp?
This popular folk tune about a falling bridge has been sung by children for centuries.
What is London Bridge is Falling Down?
This instrument, often used in orchestras, has keys but is technically part of the percussion family.
What is a piano?
This genre often includes movements or symphonies, is led by a conductor, and can last for hours in performance.
What is classical?
The tune of notes played one after another. An easily recognizable example of this is "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."
What is a melody?
This bowed instrument is known for its deep, rich sound and is larger than a violin but smaller than a bass.
What is a Cello?
Known for his opera "The Magic Flute," this composer was a child prodigy and wrote over 600 works.
Who is Mozart?
What do you call a big group of musicians led by a conductor?
What is an orchestra?
Improvisation is at the heart of this genre, which traces its roots to African American communities in the early 20th century.
What is jazz?
What Italian term means "quiet" or "soft" in music?
Which percussion instrument is known as the "heartbeat" of the orchestra?
What is a Timpani?
This famous melody is often played to celebrate the start of a new year.
What is Auld Lang Syne?
The conductor uses this tool to lead an orchestra and control the tempo.
What is a Baton?