Holiday Hits
This "Queen of Christmas" sang the 1994 hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Mariah Carey
Also known as the "G Clef," this symbol sits at the start of most holiday sheet music.
The Treble Clef
This famous Tchaikovsky ballet features the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy."
The Nutcracker
These small, jingling percussion instruments are heard in almost every winter song.
Sleigh Bells
This Spanish phrase translates to "Merry Christmas" and is also a hit song by José Feliciano.
Feliz Navidad
Bobby Helms released this "rocking" holiday classic in the 1950s.
Jingle Bell Rock
If a holiday song has 4 beats per measure, this is the top number of the time signature.
What is 4
This song describes a toy made of "clay" that is ready to play.
The Dreidel Song
This keyboard instrument has 88 keys and is used to play "Linus and Lucy."
The Piano
This 7-day holiday celebrates African-American heritage and includes music played on the Djembe drum.
Kwanzaa
This high-pitched trio wants a hula hoop for Christmas.
In a standard 4/4 song, this note lasts for exactly one beat.
Quarter Note
Frosty the Snowman was brought to life by this specific item of clothing.
Silk Hat
A woodwind instrument that plays high-pitched melodies, often used to mimic birds in classical music.
The Flute
In the Netherlands, children sing songs to this figure, who is the inspiration for Santa Claus.
Sinterklaas
Thurl Ravenscroft sang this song about a "vile one" whose heart is an empty hole.
The Grinch
This symbol raises a pitch by a half-step, while its opposite lowers it.
Sharp and Flat
This Welsh carol is famous for its "Fa-la-la-la-la" chorus.
Deck the Halls
Large "kettle drums" that provide a booming sound in holiday orchestras.
The Timpani
Children often sing songs while playing for these chocolate coins during Hanukkah.
Gelt
This 80s duo, featuring George Michael, gave their heart away only for it to be returned the next day.
Wham!?
This symbol tells a musician to hold a note longer than its usual value—perfect for the end of a big finale!
Fermata
This massive choral work includes the famous "Hallelujah" chorus.
Handel's Messiah
A precursor to the piano often used in Baroque-style holiday music; it plucks strings rather than hitting them.
This Scottish song is traditionally sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve.
Auld Lang Syne