Music Theory
This is the distance between two pitches
What is an interval
This famous composer became deaf and continued to compose entire symphonies
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Who is Beethoven
This 1970s genre blended funk, soul, and pop with danceable beats and orchestral arrangements
What is disco
This stringed instrument is the go-to companion and writing partner for many folk, country, pop and even rock songwriters.
What is the guitar?
This artist was deemed Justin Bieber's "One less lonely girl" at Coachella 2026
Who is Billie Eilish
What is crescendo
This period came before the Classical era
What is the Baroque period
Bob Marley was a pioneer of ____ music, bringing global attention to this genre with songs like "No Woman, No Cry"
What is reggae music
Billy Joel rose to prominence in the 1970s and 80s thanks to his impressive abilities as a songwriter and virtuosic playing of this well-known instrument.
What is the Piano?
This artist "buried" a past version of herself in a 2017 music video
Taylor Swift
In western music, the octave is divided equally into this many notes.
What is twelve?
This beloved Liverpool-born songwriter was assassinated in front of his NYC apartment in 1980.
Who is John Lennon
This genre originated in African American communities in the early 20th century.
What is blues
This woodwind instrument uses a double reed and is known for its nasal tone.
What is the oboe?
This composer wrote the film score for "Star Wars"
Who is John Williams
This word describes the unique quality, 'color', or character of an instruments sound that allows the listener to distinguish it from others.
What is 'timbre'?
This Bob Dylan song, released in 1963, became an anthem of the civil rights movement with the refrain
What is Blowin' in the Wind
This genre, associated with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, emerged from Seattle in the early 1990s.
This percussion instrument, known for its sharp 'crack' sound, is featured prominently in both marching bands and rock bands alike.
What is the snare drum?
Known as the "Queen of Soul," this artist defined the genre with hits like "Respect" and "Natural Woman"
Who is Aretha Franklin
This interval perfectly divides the octave and was historically nicknamed 'the devils interval'.
Who is Madonna?
This fast-paced genre includes instruments like banjo and fiddle.
What is bluegrass?
Prominently featured in Jazz, most notably performed by greats such as John Coltrane and Charlie Parker.
What is the Saxophone?
What is Mr. K's middle name?
Who is Jeffrey