Genres of Music

Rhythms and Notes
Musical Instruments
100

This genre is known for its smooth melodies and emotional lyrics, often about love.

What is R&B?

100

This note lasts for one beat in 4/4 time.

What is a quarter note?

100

This instrument has black and white keys and is played by pressing them.

What is a piano?

200

 This genre features spoken or chanted lyrics over a beat.

What is hip-hop?

200

This small string instrument is held under the chin and played with a bow.

What is a violin?

300

This genre often includes saxophones and improvisation.

 What is jazz?

300

This instrument is part of the brass family and has a slide instead of valves.

What is a trombone?

400

This genre originated in the southern United States and features banjos and fiddles.

What is country?

400

This percussion instrument consists of a large drum and small cymbals played with a pedal.

What is a bass drum?

500

This genre often includes electric guitars and strong beats, originating from the 1950s.

What is rock?

500

This woodwind instrument is known for its single reed and warm sound.

What is a clarinet?