Music Theory
The music note that has one beat of sound
What is a quarter note?
This girl group called boba tea, Teslas, and fried chicken all Gnarly, from the controversial single of the same name
Who is KATSEYE?
The number of strings on a standard guitar
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
Hey I just met you
and this is crazy
but here's my number
so ____ __ _____.
What is "call me maybe?"
Carly Rae Jepsen, Call Me Maybe
Flute, clarinet, trumpet, violin, and saxophone all play in this clef, also known as the G clef
What is a treble clef?
This classical piece composed by Johann Pachelbel is famously used during wedding processionals
What is Canon in D?
What is Pachelbel's Canon?
This famous classical composer continued to write music despite progressive hearing loss that caused him to go completely deaf
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
This instrument has a piano-like keyboard, and a flexible center called the bellows
What is the accordion?
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
And I------, ___ ______ ____ ___.
What is "will always love you."
Whitney Houston, I Will Always Love You
Small lines above and below the staff that help musicians to read notes beyond the five-lined staff
What are ledger lines?
In 1913, an alleged "riot" took place when the audience first heard this Stravinsky ballet, known for its dissonance, harsh sounds, and complex rhythms
What is "The Rite of Spring"?
This Swedish singer went viral for a dolphin meme and recently earned a Grammy nomination for her song, "Midnight Sun"
Who is Zara Larsson?
This instrument family has not one but two reeds that vibrate together to make its sound
What is a double reed?
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
Making my way downtown
_______ ____, _____ ____ ___ __ ____ _____.
What is "Walking fast, faces pass and I’m home bound."
Vanessa Carlton, A Thousand Miles
What is an enharmonic?
Known for its distinct bright tone, this predecessor to the piano was commonly used throughout the Renaissance and Baroque periods
What is the harpsichord?
This composer and EGOT winner is known for writing musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Evita, and Cats
Who is Andrew Lloyd Webber?
This common band instrument uses neither buzzing nor a reed to make sound
What is the flute?
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
Hello, ___ __.
What is "it's me?"
Adele, Hello
B, E, A, D, G, C, F
What is the order of flats?
What is the circle of fourths?
With notable composers such as Mozart, this musical time period spanned from approx. 1750 to 1820
What is the Classical Period?
Who is George Gershwin?
One of the main categories of instruments is an aerophone, which is more commonly known as a ____ __________.
What is a wind instrument?
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
Woah, we’re halfway there
Woah, livin’ on a prayer
____ __ ____ ____ ____ __ _ _____
What is "Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear"
Jon Bon Jovi, Livin' on a Prayer