General Music History
This German composer became deaf later in life, but still composed masterpieces like the Ninth Symphony.
Ludwig van Beethoven
This famous jazz musician, known for his trumpet and raspy singing voice, helped bring jazz to the mainstream.
Louis Armstrong
This ancient instrument, a type of harp, was used in religious ceremonies and entertainment.
Lyre
This 1991 song by Nirvana is known for its raw energy and became the defining anthem of the grunge movement.
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Known for blending country with pop, this American singer-songwriter reached new heights of fame with albums like "Midnights" and "1989".
Taylor Swift
This genre, which originated in the southern United States in the early 20th century, blends elements of African-American blues with European-style folk music.
Country Music
This iconic 1969 music festival symbolized the counterculture movement.
Woodstock
This percussion instrument, developed in the 20th century, is played using steel pans and originates from Trinidad and Tobago.
Steel Drum
This Beatles song, often regarded as one of the greatest pop songs of all time, was released in 1967 and begins with the lyrics, "It was 20 years ago today..."
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
This "The Boss" of rock music is known for his energetic performances and songs like "Born to Run" and "Dancing in the Dark."
Bruce Springsteen
Known for "The Four Seasons," this Baroque composer was also a priest.
Antonio Vivaldi
This band, fronted by Eddie Vedder, released the hit album Ten in 1991.
Pearl Jam
This long-necked string instrument, popularized by Ravi Shankar, is a staple of Indian classical music and influenced Western rock in the 1960s.
Sitar
This 2016 album by Beyoncé, which was accompanied by a full-length film, became a cultural phenomenon and featured themes of Black identity, feminism, and infidelity.
Lemonade
Known for his hits "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry," this Minneapolis-based musician is also a Grammy-winning producer.
Prince
This 1986 hip-hop hit by Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith helped bridge the gap between rap and rock.
Walk This Way
This iconic folk duo performed "It Ain’t Me Babe" at the 1964 Newport Folk Festival. [DAILY DOUBLE]
Bob Dylan and Joan Baez
The primary keyboard instrument of the Baroque era, often replaced by the piano in later years.
Harpsichord
"Johnny B. Goode" was a hit by this guitar legend, often credited with pioneering rock & roll.
Chuck Berry
This “Queen of Tejano music” was tragically killed in 1995 but remains an icon in Latin music, known for songs like "Como La Flor."
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
This saxophonist revolutionized jazz with his album "Kind of Blue".
Miles Davis
This artist made history in 2019 by winning all four major Grammy categories in one night.
Billie Eilish
This wooden flute, without modern metal keys, was commonly used by Baroque composers like Bach and Handel.
The Recorder
This 1981 song, performed by the British group known for its pioneering use of video, was the first to be aired on MTV. (Looking for song name and band name)
"Video Killed the Radio Star" by "The Buggles"
This international world-renowned cellist, known for his Grammy-winning recordings, performed the Six Cello Suites by Johann Sebastian Bach in a groundbreaking 1998 album.
Yo-Yo Ma