Noise Makers
Primary Color(s)
Spring Flings
Rain Rain Go Away
OFF-Spring
100
These instruments use a small piece of cane to make their noise.
What are woodwinds?
100
This style of music is uniquely American, originating in the rural south before spreading across the nation (and the world).
What is The Blues?
100
This mythical creature announces the arrival of Spring to children all over the USA.
What is The Easter Bunny.
100
Rain, rain, go away
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What is "Come again another day."
100
Baby bears are born in their mother's den, and do not come out until the Spring. This is what we call bear offspring.
What are cubs?
200
This string instrument does not use a bow.
What is a harp?
200
A typical Blues song uses this lyrical formula... like a blueprint for constructing the lyrics.
What is:
Say it
Say it again
Tell us details (who/what/why/where/when)
Resolve the story
200
Morris Dancing is one way people in this island nation welcome Spring.
What is England (UK/Great Britain)?
200
Pitter-patter Pitter-patter
Listen to the rain
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What is "Pitter-patter. Pitter-patter. On my window pane."
200
Baby ducks are born in large numbers, but only a few survive the Spring to reach adulthood. This is what we call a duck's offspring.
What is a duckling?
300
This wind instrument does not use blown air to make noise. Instead, it is hummed into.
What is a kazoo?
300
The music in a typical Blues song follows a form with this many bars.
What is 12?
300
The citizens of Capistrano, California celebrate Spring with a huge festival that welcomes the return of Swallows to their town. The name of a swallow's annual Spring journey this.
What is migration?
300
Antonio Vivaldi used these instrument to simulate the sound of raindrops striking a glass window in Winter from his famous violin concerto The Four Seasons.
What is plucked violins?
300
It may look like play, but learning to hunt is critical for a baby fox's survival. This is what we call a fox's offspring.
What is a kit?
400
This is not a fish.
What is a bass?
400
Each region of the American South had its own unique style of the Blues. When Blues singers traveled through Danville, they were most often well versed in the style that came from here.
The Mississippi Delta.
400
This day is celebrated all over the USA. It marks the return of Spring - and America's pastime.
What is Opening Day?
400
The 1984 movie Purple Rain - and the accompanying soundtrack - marked the pinnacle of this Superstar's career in popular music.
Who is Prince?
400
It may look like an ugly duckling, but it is actually a baby swan. This is what we call a swan's offspring.
What is a signet?
500
This makes noise when felt covered hammers strike coiled metal strings.
What is a piano?
500
Big Twist and The Mellow Fellows sang about the dangers of indulgence in this super-sad and serious Blues song...
What is Too Much Barbecue?
500
This is the longest day of the year, and the official end of Spring.
What is the Summer Solstice?
500
"I'm singing in the rain
Just singing in the rain.
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What is "What a glorious feeling. I happy again!"
500
Turkeys nest on the ground, which makes their young especially vulnerable to predators. THis is what we call a turkey's offspring.
What is a poult?