Music facts
What genre of music started in the 1980s-1990s with stars such as Madonna and Michael Jackson?
What is Pop Music?
This term refers to how fast or slow a piece of music is played.
What is tempo?
He sang “Blinding Lights” and performed at the 2021 Super Bowl.
Who is The Weeknd?
“We’re never ever ever getting back together”
What is Taylor Swift, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
What genre of music uses instruments, such as acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, and the fiddle?
What is Folk music?
This is the loudness or softness of a sound in music.
What is dynamics?
This pop star told us to “Shake It Off” and recently released “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Who is Taylor Swift?
“Come as you are, as you were”
What is Nirvana, “Come As You Are”
What genre of music started in the 1970s-1980s and was popular in the US and the UK?
What is Indie music?
The main tune of a song — the part you usually hum along to.
What is melody?
This frontman of Nirvana helped define the grunge era with “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
Who is Kurt Cobain?
“Cause baby you’re a firework, come on let your colors burst”
What is Katy Perry, “Firework”
What genre of music originated in urban African American communities?
What is R&B?
When two or more notes are played together to create a pleasing sound.
What is harmony?
He started from the bottom, now he’s here.
Who is Drake?
“How could you be so heartless?”
What is Kanye West, “Heartless”
What genre of music is fast spoken?
What is Rap?
The speed of a song is often shown in beats per minute, also known by these three letters.
What is BPM?
This Colorado-based band made everyone shout “Hey! Ho!” in their breakout hit.
Who are The Lumineers?
“I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweetheart”
What is The Lumineers, “Ho Hey”