Definitions
"the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played."?
What is Tempo?
"is an Oscar and Grammy-winning composer and conductor who has scored over 100 films. His career spans seven decades and includes some of cinema's most recognizable scores, such as Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, and the Star Wars franchise. He's received numerous awards, including the Kennedy Center Honor, the National Medal of Arts, the Olympic Order, and multiple Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe Awards."
Who is John Williams?
What has 13 hearts, but no lungs, feet or bellybuttons?
A Deck of Cards
Your hint is witches and wizards.
Harry Potter!
How many people will be in a group to write music?
3-5
"refers to the underlying pulse or rhythm that serves as the foundation of a piece of music."
What is Beat?
"An American composer who blended classical and jazz elements in his works like "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris," making him a popular figure.?
Who is George Gershwin (1898-1937)?
What has one eye, but can’t see?
A Needle
Your hint is LONG walks to Mount Doom!
Lord of the Rings
True or False:
You get to write your own music?
True!
"refers to the overall structure or blueprint of a piece, outlining how its various sections are arranged and related."
What is form?
"was an American composer, critic, writer, teacher, pianist, and conductor of his own and other American music. Copland was referred to by his peers and critics as the "Dean of American Composers"
Who is Aaron Copland?
What starts with a ‘P’, ends with an ‘E’, and has thousands of letters?
A Post Office
Duh Na. Duh na. DuhnaDuhnaDuhnaDuhnaDuhna!
Jaws!
True or False:
You have to present it to the class?
False! You can IF you want to.
"in music notation indicates how many beats are in each measure and what kind of note receives one beat."
What is a Time Signature (or Meter Signature)?
"was a French composer. He is sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries."
Who is Clause Debussy?
What's one thing that tastes better than it smells?
Your Tongue
Dinosaurs go Rawr!
Jurassic Park!
True or False:
Your music must have lyrics.
False! It can though!
"a visual symbol placed at the beginning of a musical staff that indicates which notes are consistently raised or lowered (sharps or flats) throughout a piece of music."
What is a Key Signature?
"A highly influential Russian composer known for his groundbreaking works like "The Rite of Spring" and "Firebird," which are renowned for their innovative rhythms and harmonies."
Who is Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)?
What two things can you never eat for breakfast?
Lunch and Dinner
I take place in space!
Star Wars!
True or False:
We will first write a song as a class.
TRUE!