Beats
What is the name of the beat pattern that has a kick on every beat?
(bonus if you can demonstrate)
4 on the floor
This type of scale is said to sound more "happy" or "bright".
Major scale
What are the most common types of chords?
Triads
What kinds of pitches make up basslines?
Low-sounding pitches
Chorus
What is the name of the pattern where a clap or snare is added with a 4 on the floor pattern?
Backbeat
This type of scale is said to sound more "sad" or "dark".
Minor scale
What kind of chord would be made by starting on the first note of a major scale?
Major chord
What kinds of pitches typically make up a melody?
Higher pitches than a bassline
Which part of a song typically has the same music with different lyrics?
Verse
What is a tempo that could work for House music?
115-130 bpm
How many notes are included in the chromatic scale?
12
What kind of chord would be made by starting on the first note of a minor scale?
Minor chord
Which part of a song is the melody typically?
Tune, vocals, main part
What are choruses typically called in hip-hop?
Hooks
What is a tempo that could work for Drum and Bass music?
160-180 bpm
What is the term for the "highness" or "lowness" of a sound?
Pitch
What is the most common chord progression?
1-5-6-4
What kinds of things typically have the melody?
Anything - voice, instruments
When a song has no lyrics, what do we use instead of words like "verse" or "chorus"?
Letters - A, B, C
What type of music in the list typically had a tempo of 60-100 bpm?
Hip-hop
Why would we want to put notes into different patterns and scales?
Mr. Krips will decide on your answer.
Describe one way you could use chords in your music.
Mr. Krips will decide if your answer counts.
How many people are allowed to play or sing the melody in a song?
1 or more
What is one other part of songs that has not been mentioned, and what is its purpose?
Intro - establish key
Break - transition between sections
Outro - typically same as the intro
Pre-chorus - link between verse and chorus