Instruments
a string instrument played while seated
cello
Shake it Off, 22, Blank Space
Taylor Swift
famous artists in this genre include Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles
pop
the clef that violins use
treble clef
"just a small town girl / livin' in a lonely world / she took the midnight train going anywhere"
Don't Stop Believing
a keyboard instrument with 88 keys
piano
Super Bass, Starships, Anaconda
Nicki Minaj
famous composers of this style include Mozart and Beethoven
classical
indicates an increase in volume
crescendo
"You're on the phone with your girlfriend, she's upset / She's going off about something that you said"
You Belong With Me
a small flute that plays an octave higher
piccolo
Whatever it Takes, Radioactive, Thunder
Imagine Dragons
this music style began in the 1920s and originated from African American communities
jazz
this symbol indicates a slowing of the tempo
ritenuto (rit.)
"Annie are you okay? / So, Annie, are you okay? / Are you okay Annie?"
smooth criminal
a double reed woodwind instrument
oboe
One Moment in Time, I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Whitney Houston
a genre of American roots music that developed in the 1940s in the Appalachian region of the United States, and resembles country music
bluegrass
indicates that the notes in the chord should be played independently and in a sweeping motion
arpeggio
"I will not make the same mistakes that you did / I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery"
Because of You
a string instrument that produces sound by a hand cranked wheel rubbing against the strings.
Hurdy-Gurdy
Sebe Allah Ye, Brigidier Sabari, Peace in Liberia
Alpha Blondy
a subgenre of indie and alternative rock characterized by obscured vocals, guitar distortion and effects, feedback, and overwhelming volume
shoegaze
sforzando
J'irai chercher ton coeur si tu l'emportes ailleures / Meme si dans tes danses d'autres dansent tes heures
Pour que tu m'aimes encore (Celine Dion)