Genres
Dança menina! This genre was made famous by sub-equatorial composers like Tom Jobim and Djavan.
What is Samba (or Bossa Nova).
Some have twelve strings, and some even have seven. The majority, however, have six.
What is a Guitar.
This type of beat is held for four counts.
What is a Whole Note.
What are they saying about me? This is the title of Fleetwood Mac's legendary album that featured songs like Dreams and Don't Stop.
What is Rumors.
This member of The Beatles was the primary drummer and percussionist.
Who is Ringo Starr.
You might think it's boring now, but your grandparents and great-grandparents thought it was the bees knees. This is why much of the holiday music we still listen to comes from this genre.
What is Jazz.
That's deep! This low-pitch instrument has four or five strings.
What is a Bass.
This type of beat is held for two counts.
What is a Half Note.
Sure, it's normally a guys name, but in this instance it's the full name (first and last) of one of the main singers of Fleetwood Mac.
What is Stevie Nicks.
Is that a sitar that I hear? The music of this country had a great influence on the direction The Beatles took their music in the mid-1960's.
What is India.
In the 1970's, sometimes with a set of rollerblades, the dancing kings and queens craved this genre with a consistent pulse and groovy bass line.
What is Disco.
This family of instruments is very familiar to musicians like Dizzy Gillespie and Chet Baker, and is mostly recognized by their buzzy sound and golden color.
What is the Brass Family.
This type of beat is held for one count.
What is a Quarter Note.
Fleetwood Mac isn't just a random name. It's the last name of the original bassist combined with the last name of the member of the band that played this instrument.
What are the Drums. (Mick Fleetwood)
This is the only left-handed member of The Beatles.
Who is Paul McCartney.
Palm trees and sandy beaches help this Caribbean genre of music feel at home. Hint: the thumping bass is often countered with a consistent upbeat strum on the guitar.
What is Reggae.
This is the number of keys on a standard piano. Hint: it's between 1 and 100.
What is 88.
This type of beat is held for half of a count.
What is an Eighth Note.
It's not just a girls name, and it's not just a city in England - it's also the name of the Fleetwood Mac guitarist.
What is Lindsey Buckingham.
This 1967 album made its mark on the history of music by offering an hour-long concert that "toured" the world for them.
What is Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.
After hearing this genre of music for the first time as a 5th grader, Mr. Zachary decided he wanted to learn to play the drums.
What is Classic Rock.
Is that sound even real? This is the name of a type of instrument that often looks like a piano, but is designed to create new sounds at the user's will.
What is a Synthesizer.
Do you hear something? I don't! This silent beat has this name in music.
What is a Rest.
It was in this California County where much of the music of Fleetwood Mac recorded.
What is Marin County.
Wow! These fans are crazy! This is the name of the madness that surrounded The Beatles as their fanbase grew more intense.
What is Beatlemania.