Genre
This type of music started in the United States in the mid-to-late 50s with artists such as Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley. Electric guitars and drums are the main instruments of this genre.
Rock and Roll
The composer of Ode to Joy
Beethoven
The number of keys on a full sized piano.
88
E G B D F
lively, rather quick
allegro
This music originated in the mid-west of the United States and is often associated with rural settings. The music and lyrics are generally simplistic.
He was a child prodigy - his first composition completed by the time he was five years old.
Mozart
The lowest sounding brass instrument.
Tuba
F A C E
"walking pace"
andante
This type of music started in America and uses similar instruments as concert bands. Saxophones are often associated with this genre.
Jazz/Swing
Considered to be one of the great masters. He is famous for his organ works including Toccata and Fugue.
Bach
This family of stringed instruments can have 4, 6 or 12 strings.
guitars
Name the lines of the bass clef.
G B D F A
to gradually slow down
ritardando
Music from the Baroque, Romantic, and past eras are often grouped into this category.
Classical
This person wrote one of the most famous Canons. It is often used in weddings.
Pachelbel
This section in the orchestra is sometimes referred to as the Heart of the Orchestra.
Strings
Name the spaces of the bass clef.
A C E G
to gradually increase in volume
crescendo
This particular music genre is the beginning of musical theatre and Broadway musicals. It consisted of elaborate sets, vocalists, and an orchestra pit.
Opera
He wrote the Nutcracker.
Tchaikovsky
This name literally means "little flute."
Piccolo
What is the name of the line used for notes above or below the staff?
ledger lines
fermata