Music Basics
This is the steady beat or pattern in music.
What is Rhythm?
The storytelling section of a song that changes each time.
What is a Verse?
The sound of someone’s voice in music.
What are Vocals?
The part of the song that drives the rhythm, often created with drums.
What is a Beat?
The most catchy line or part of a song — you can’t forget it.
What is a hook (Chorus)?
A series of notes that make up the main tune.
What is a Melody?
The part of a song that repeats and gets stuck in your head.
What is a Chorus?
How smooth and natural the words and rhythm sound together in a rap.
What is Flow?
To save your music for playback.
What is Record(ing)?
A collection of songs, often shared to promote music.
What is a Mixtape?
How fast or slow a song is played.
What is Tempo?
The low, deep part of a song that makes it feel powerful.
What is Bass?
Rapping or singing without writing it first.
What is a Freestyle?
The person who creates and shapes the sound of a song.
What is a Producer?
A list of songs made for a movie, show, or game.
What is a Soundtrack?
When different sounds are combined to sound pleasant.
What is Harmony?
Music that only includes instruments — no singing.
What is an Instrumental?
Singing with no background music.
What is Acapella?
A room or place where music is recorded.
What is a Studio?
How high or low a sound is.
What is Pitch?
The words that are sung or spoken in a song.
What are Lyrics?
A style or category of music.
A section that connects different parts of a song.
What is a Bridge?
A machine that makes sound louder.
What is an Amplifier?
The feeling or quality of a sound — like warm or sharp.
What is Tone?