Music Literacy
_ _ i _ _ is a type of chord that consists of Do Mi and Sol
Triad
This song by Britney Spears was released in 2003 and became one of her biggest hits, with its famous line "Oops! I did it again."
What is Oops!...
I Did It Again?
Song: "Hotel California" by Eagles
Clue: "Living it up at the Hotel California, such…"
What is "...a lovely place, such a lovely face..."?
here
Clue: This song from Beauty and the Beast begins with the lyrics, "Little town, it's a quiet village, every day like the one before..."
What is "Belle"?
This musical featured Judy Garland who played the part of Dorothy.
What is the Wizard of Oz?
A four note chord consisting of Do Mi Sol and Ti
Seventh Chord
Major Seventh
Minor Seventh
A Seventh
This American singer's debut single "I Kissed a Girl" was released in 2008 and became a chart-topping hit, launching her career.
Katy Perry
Song: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
Clue: "Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard, their shadows searching in the night..."
What is "Streetlights, people, livin' just to find emotion..."?
Clue: This 1991 song from Aladdin features the iconic line, "I can show you the world, shining, shimmering, splendid..."
What is "A Whole New World"?
This 50's based musical featured Olivia Newton John and John Travolta.
What is Grease?
P _ _ _ _ _ _ is what we do when shaping sections of music to be expressive
Phrasing
This hit song by Beyoncé, released in 2003, is often associated with female empowerment and features the famous line "If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it."
What is Single Ladies
(Put a Ring on It)?
This lyric is unfinished without this word.
_____ ______, so good to me, ______ morning…
… but _____ morning, ______ morning couldn’t gaurentee
Monday by The Mamas and the Papas
Clue: This Disney movie's soundtrack, released in 1994, included the critically acclaimed song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
What is The Lion King?
This musical featured two rival gangs?
What is West Side Story?
Singers need to know what this is in order to establish where Do is.
Key signature
This hip hop artist's 2004 album The College Dropout includes the hit "Through the Wire," a song written while recovering from a car accident.
Kanye West
Song: "We Are the Champions" by Queen
Clue: "I've paid my dues, time after time, I've done my sentence but committed no crime..."
What is "And bad mistakes, I've made a few..."?
Clue: This character from The Lion King sings the villainous song "Be Prepared," plotting to take over the Pride Lands.
Who is Scar?
This musical is one of the longest running Broadway musicals
What was the Phantom of the Opera?
GIVE ONE OR BOTH ANSWERS
A register that only some sopranos and basses can accomplish; one is “astronomically” high and the other is “drop the piano from the roof” low
Whistle tone
Subharmonics
Released in 2005, this song by Mariah Carey topped the Billboard Hot 100 and marked her major comeback to pop music.
We Belong Together
Song: "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys
Clue: "You are my fire, the one desire..."
What is "Believe when I say, I want it that way..."?
Clue: In The Little Mermaid, this villain sings "Poor Unfortunate Souls" to convince Ariel to trade her voice for legs.
Who is Ursula?
Kids running in the streets with paper.
What is Newsies?