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This type of music has a heavy sounding, harsh,  amplified sound.

What is heavy metal?

100

This type of music features music with no instruments.

What is Acapella?

100

This is located in the top center of the choral score.

What is the title?

100

"Black socks they ______" (3 words)

What is "never get dirty?"

100

I am the person who writes the song.

Who is the composer?

200

Performers of this genre wear over the top theatrical clothes and make-up.

What is Glam Rock?

200

I often encompass other genres, usually contain catchy lyrics and am short for popular music. 

What is Pop Music?

200
Most often located above the staff, these indicators can help musicians know where to start when learning a song.

What are measure numbers?

200

"B is for bubble in bubble gum and _____" (8 words)

What is "B is for brother that bought you some?"

200

I write the words to the song.

Who is the lyricist?

300

Originally used to describe independent record labels, this term has now become interchangable with alternative rock.

What is Indie Rock?

300

A kind of song originally sung by sailors while performing physical labor together.

What is a Sea Shanty?

300

When you see me in music, you count me as 1-e-+-a, 2-e-+-a.....

What are sixteenth notes?

300

"My Bonnie lies over the ocean, so _____" (6 words)

What is "Bring Back my Bonnie to Me?"


300

The formal name of the person who plays the piano as the choir sings.

What is the accompanist?

400

Known for guitar heroes and iconic lead singers, this genre is mainly guitar driven.

What is classic rock?

400

Popular from the 1890's - 1917, I am known for my syncopated rhythms and was the forerunner of jazz.  

What is Ragtime?

400

Located at the beginning of the song, I indicate how many beats per measure.

What is the time signature?

400

"I love the fountains, I ______" (4 words)

What is "I love the daffodils?"

400

I was known as the "King of Ragtime".

Who is Scott Joplin?

500

Often called a slick, commercial product as the focus is often on how much money a performer can make for the label.

What is Pop Rock?

500

My music is usually not noticed, but you can definitely tell when I am wrong.

What is film/movie music?

500

I can be: Unison, 2-part, 3-part mixed, SAB and SATB

What are the voice parts used in songs?  OR   What are voicings/types of choral arrangements?

500

'Blackbird singing in the dead of night, _____" (8 words)

What is "Take these broken wings and learn to fly?"

500

Although most famous for the song "White Christmas", I also wrote both "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and "Play for Me a Simple Melody".

Who is Irving Berlin?