Music Terms
Lyrics or a poem set to music
What is a Song
Slang term for an instrument (usually a guitar) that takes in name from a tool used for chopping wood
what is a axe
The ukulele translates to this in English
What is jumping fleas
This Genre stands for the word popular
What is pop music
Sometimes I’m acoustic and sometimes electric.
Those rock stars, they love me and act energetically.
They strum me or pick me and play lots of songs,
Then put me in a case and take me along.
What is a Guitar
The speed of a song
Tempo
The average blues song has this many measures to it
what is 12
What is strumming
This genre gets is roots from Africa and is based on work songs from pre emancipated America.
What is Blues
You can beat me and I won’t get red in the face.
I come in all sizes from snare down to bass.
All bands like to use me to keep a good beat.
As you march me along on your two little feet.
What is a drum
The main part of a song
What is a chorus
The famous spot where Robert johnson sold his soul to the devil or what you call two intersecting streets
What is the crossroads
Its the term used when you play three or more notes at the same time.
Who is a chord
This Genre from Jamaica and has accents on the upbeat.
What is Reggae
You play with a bow that’s made of horse hair.
I’m played in a orchestra, a nice wooden fellow.
What is a violin
Style of guitar played with a piece of glass placed over your finger
What is slide guitar
Famous ukulele player from Hawaii who rose to prominence with his performance of "somewhere over the rainbow"
Who is Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
These two styles of music were combined to make the hit song "old town road"
I’m played with a mallet, that’s easy to see.
And there are bars that are big and small across me.
I’m made of wood and come in different sizes.
My music makes lots of terrific surprises!
What is a xlyophone
Slang term for a musical idea
Type of blues song given its name for its relation to religion.
What is a spritual
what is soprano
This genre of music was formed from the roots of blues music but made more complicated.
What is Jazz
I’m silver and narrow and held in your hands.
Just blow across me for you woodwind fans.
A piccolo’s my cousin, but I’m just a bit longer.
I bet you know now, or do you still have to wonder?
What is the flute