Trumpet, tuba, baritone and trombone are all part of this instrument family:
What is Brass
Nirvana helped define which musical movement of the early 1990s
James Brown was arrested and convicted for these crimes (Must state 2 of 3)
What is domestic violence, drug offenses, and weapons?
Prince's primary musical instruments
What is drums and guitar?
This ensemble performs at football games and parades, often performing various genres of music while marching and sometimes dancing.
Marching Band (Traditional Style is acceptable)
Jimi Hendrix passed away at 27 years old tragically adding him to an infamous list of celebrities who passed away at the same age. This group is known as
What is the 27 Club?
Nirvana originated from this specific region (city, state)
Where is Seattle Washington?
James brown created his own music dance genre focusing on accenting the down beat and syncopating others to create a cool urban sound. What is it called?
What is Funk
Prince's major film was based around this popular song about heartbreak.
What is Purple Rain?
This type of ensemble performs on stage and utilizes every single instrument family: brass, woodwinds, strings, keyboard and percussion
what is Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra is acceptable)
This outdoor concert in New York was the largest ever recorded, with nearly 500 young adults. It was headline by psychelic rock artists including Jimi Hendrix.
What is Woodstock
What was the name of Nirvana’s breakthrough song that became a 90s generational anthem.
What is smells like teen spirit
What would happen if the musicians in his band stood up against james brown?
What is they were fired
At least three genres that Prince performed in:
What is Funk, rock, R&B;, and pop fusion?
In New Orleans, its normal to have a parade as the funeral procession from the cathedral to the burial site. Its customary for strangers to join in and celebrate with the grieving families as a second wave. This ensemble performance is known as
What is a second line
What made Jimi Hendrix unique as a guitar player
He played with his left hand
What is suicide
This unique characteristic of funk including a short instrumental break with a steady syncopated beat that continues. (listening sample)
What is a groove?
Prince passed away from this occurence
Drug Overdose
The largest family of musical instruments. They are played by striking or rubbing a surface to create a simple sound.
In the summer of 1967, hundreds of thousands of youth migrated to the city of San Francisco for a summer of protesting societal norms and celebrating peace and happiness. What is this event called.
What is summer of love
Nirvanas lead singer
Who is Kurt Cobain
What state is James brown from?
Where is Georgia
Prince was the composer of this film soundtrack in 1989
Who is Batman?