Music Genres
Derived from Rock, What is the loud style of music with heavy guitars, strong drums. Well known artists - Metallica, Black Sabbath
Metal music
This pop singer is known for her soft voice, unique style, and hit songs like “Bad Guy.”
Billie Eillish
100-This song tells the story of a reindeer who saves Christmas after being teased.
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
This musical note gets one beat in common time.
What is a quarter note?
100-Written by teresa jennings this song contains the lyrics “Dare we say bright”
“In December”
Catchy Melody this music is often played on the radio.
Artists include: Katy Perry, Taylor Swift
Pop Music
This pop star became famous for emotional songs like “drivers license” and “good 4 u.”
Olivia Rodrigo
200-This holiday song begins with the lyrics “You better watch out, you better not cry.”
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”?
200-This symbol in music tells performers to be silent for a certain number of beats.
What is a rest?
200-This holiday song was featured in the disney cartoon “Elena of Avalor”
“Let love light the way”
300-What is a style of music that tells stories about life, love, and home, often using guitars and
fiddles? Well-Known artists include Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, and Morgan Wallen
Country Music
This rapper from Detroit is known for fast lyrics, storytelling, and being one of the best-
selling rap artists of all time.
Eminem
300-This cheerful song is all about wishing everyone happiness and joy during the holidays,
and getting some figgy pudding.
What is “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”?
300-This musical term tells how loud or soft the music should be played.
What are dynamics? Will also accept “Volume”
300-Based off a holiday classic this song contains the lyrics “Stars above shine their light"
“Sweet Silent Night”
What is a type of music where performers speak rhythmically to a beat instead of singing?
Well Known Artists include Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and 50 Cent
Rap
This famous British band from the 1960s changed music forever with songs like “Hey
Jude” and “Let It Be.”
Beatles
400-This classic song describes a peaceful night when everything is calm and bright.
What is “Silent Night”?
400-This word describes how fast or slow the music is played.
What is tempo?
400-This song from the movie polar express was performed by the 7th/8th grade choir.
“Hot Chocolate”
500-What is a style of music that uses improvisation, swing rhythms, and instruments like
saxophone and trumpet? Famous Artists include Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, and Louis
Armstrong
Jazz
500-This singer was called the “King of Pop” and was famous for songs like “Thriller” and his
moonwalk dance.
Michael Jackson
500-This song lists gifts given on Christmas. Including several varieties of birds!
What is “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
500-This Italian term means singing without any instrumental accompaniment.
What is a cappella?
500-This will be the theme for the spring concert.
Movies!