Music Genres
This kind of music is on the radio a lot and usually has a singer and a beat you can dance to.
Pop
What university did ms. perez attend?
NAU
The violin and cello belong to this family.
String family
There are this many letters in the musical alphabet.
7 (A–G)
This famous composer became deaf but still wrote beautiful music like the “Fifth Symphony.”
Beethoven
This genre features electric guitars and strong beats — think of bands like Queen.
Rock
how many kids does Ms. Perez have?
0
The flute and clarinet belong to this family.
Woodwind family
Notes are written on these five lines and four spaces.
Staff
This “King of Pop” sang “Thriller.”
Michael Jackson
This style of music started with spoken words and rhymes over a beat.
Rap / Hip-Hop
what are ms. perez favorite hobbies
traveling and cooking
The trumpet and trombone belong to this family.
Brass family
This symbol at the beginning of the staff tells you where the notes are.
Treble Clef
This singer is known for hits like “Shake It Off.”
Taylor Swift
This kind of music is played by orchestras and often has no singing.
Classical
raise hand
The drums and xylophone belong to this family.
Percussion family
This note lasts one beat
Quarter note
what kind of genre does morgan Wallen sing?
Country
Originating in New Orleans, this genre uses instruments like the saxophone and trumpet and often includes improvisation.
Jazz
should one be getting out of their seat without permission in Ms. Perez class?
N O
The piano is tricky! It’s part of this family because it makes sound when strings are hit.
Percussion (and sometimes string)
If you raise a note by a half step, you add this symbol.
Sharp (♯)
This person waves their hands to lead an orchestra.
The conductor