music terms
Derived from the Italian word meaning "strong," this word is an indication for the musician to play more loudly.
What is forte?
This number of (natural) note names exist in the musical alphabet.
What is seven? (A, B, C, D, E, F, G)
traditional pianos have THIS many keys
What is 88?
This goofball instrument changes pitch by manually pushing a "slide" back and forth
What is the trombone?
This man was the founder and CEO of Motown Records
Only the smartest piano students know this word that means "musical sentence."
What is phrase?
This sentence reminds us of our BASS clef LINE notes.
What is 'Great Big Dogs Fight Animals' or something similar?
This VERY fancy term refers to our ability to play with TWO hands, together.
What is 'bimanual synchronization?'
This instrument was invented to sound and play LIKE a clarinet but to emit more volume, especially for outdoor use.
What is a saxophone?
This British pianist wrote the score for 'The Lion King'
Who is Elton John?
What is interval?
These are the notes found in an F major chord
What are 'F,' 'A,' and 'C?'
A 'triad' has this many notes
The piano is usually included as a member of THESE TWO musical instrument families.
What are string and percussion instruments?
This blind pianist is famous for his hit songs such as 'Georgia On My Mind' and 'Unchain My Heart.'
Who is Ray Charles?
This Italian word means "half," "middle," or "medium."
What is mezzo?
This note sits in the top space of the treble clef
What is 'E?'
These two gentlemen are the last living Beatles
Who are Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr?
This string instrument is the second-largest instrument of the traditional orchestra family.
What is a cello?
This Detroit-born singer and pianist was nicknamed 'The Queen of Soul'
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This musical term goes back to Ancient Greece and refers to "color."
What is chromatic?
This note is found on a SINGLE ledger line above bass clef AND below treble clef.
What is middle C?
This organ connects the right and left halves of the brain.
What is the corpus callosum?
This instrument is played by plucking vertical strings, either melodically or chordally.
What is a harp?
This pop superstar was once known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.
Who is Lady Gaga?