Lead Singers and their Bands
John Lennon and Paul McCartney co-lead this legendary band.
Known as the “Queen of Pop,” this artist gave us hits like "Like a Prayer" and "Vogue."
Who is Madonna?
This term describes the regular beat or pulse in music and how fast or slow it goes.
What is Tempo?
This family of instruments produces sound by vibrating a stretched membrane.
What is Percussion? (Membranophone)
This note lasts for two beats in 4/4 time.
What is a Minim?
James Hetfield shreds and sings for this metal band.
Who is Metallica?
This American diva is known for her five-octave range and festive hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Who is Mariah Carey?
This term describes a gradual increase in loudness.
What is Crescendo?
This instrument, often used in film scores and sci-fi soundtracks, is played without physical contact.
What is a Theremin?
This symbol above or below a note tells the performer to play it short and detached.
What is Staccato?
Thom Yorke leads this experimental U.K. band.
Who is Radiohead?
This singer stunned the world with her 2008 debut album "I Am... Sasha Fierce".
Who is Beyonce?
This texture occurs when all instruments play the same rhythm and melody at the same time, often in unison or octaves.
What is Monophonic?
This brass instrument uses a slide instead of valves to change pitch.
What is a Trombone?
In this time signature, each measure contains three crotchet beats.
What is 3/4?
Debbie Harry bring nothing but style and charisma to this chart topping band.
Who is Blondie?
Known for her dramatic voice and emotional ballads, this British singer won multiple Grammys for her album "21.
Who is Adele?
This technique, often used on string instruments, involves sliding smoothly between notes.
What is Glissando?
This traditional Japanese instrument has 13 strings and is played with finger picks.
What is a Koto?
This curved line connects two or more notes of different pitch, indicating they should be played smoothly.
What is a slur?
David Byrne brings his eccentric style and dance moves to this widely influential U.S. band.
Who is Talking Heads?
This legendary diva is the voice behind "I Will Always Love You" and starred in The Bodyguard.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This term refers to a group of pitches arranged in ascending or descending order, often forming the basis of a melody.
What is a scale?
In Baroque music, this keyboard instrument often provides the harmonic support known as the basso continuo.
What is the Harpsichord?
This key signature has one sharp.
What is G major or E minor?