Instrument families
How many instrument families are in the orchestra?
Four
John Williams is a film composer. That means he writes music for _______.
Movies/Films
What is the job of someone who plays/sings music for others?
Performer
Carols are typically sung during which holiday time?
Christmas
Is this note on a line or in a space?
On a line
The clarinet is a member of the __________ family.
Woodwind
Which composer lost his hearing during his lifetime?
Beethoven
A composer is someone who __________ music.
Writes
What song is sung before sporting events that is used to express patriotism?
The Star-Spangled Banner
How many beats is a whole note equal to?
4 beats
The trumpet is a member of the ________ family.
Brass
Mozart wrote over _____ musical works in his life!
600
A person that leads/directs a group of musicians is a _____________.
Conductor
What is a way that music is used in our culture?
To celebrate, motivate ourselves, relax, or in gatherings
What are lyrics?
Words of a song
What family is makes their sound by bowing across or plucking strings?
String
Tchaikovsky was known for writing music for The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. These are examples of ________.
Ballets
Who is the person that shows you to your seat at a music performance?
Usher
What is one way we can listen to music in the present?
Spotify, iTunes/Apple Music, Radio, Youtube
When we talk about how fast or slow music is, we are referring to ________.
Tempo
What are the three ways you can play a percussion instrument?
Strike (hit), shake, scrape
This composer is nicknamed “The March King” because he was known for writing marches. His name is…
John Philip Sousa
Where are tickets for a concert purchased?
The box office
What is one way people used to listen to music?
Records, CDs, 8-track tapes, cassette tapes
These two instruments sound different because they are made and played differently. They have different ________.
Timbres (pronounced "tam-bur")