Music Trivia
Music Notation
Classroom Expectations
Mr. McDonnell
Grammy Awards
100
This child star was the lead singer of Jackson 5 and grew to be "The King of Pop"
Michael Jackson
100
True or False: A quarter note is worth 5 beats
False
100
Where in the classroom should you be when the bell rings?
On the risers.
100
True or False: Mr. McDonnell's favorite color is purple
False
100
True or False: Bad Bunny won the grammy award last year for album of the year
False: It was Taylor Swift
200
How many keys does a piano have?
88 Keys
200
Fill in the blank with the right solfege syllable:
Do, Re, ____, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do
Mi
200
What is the cell phone policy?
Off and away for the Sherman day!
200
How many siblings does Mr. McDonnell have?
2 older sisters
200
Which artist has the record for most total Grammy nominations by a solo artist?
A. Tupac
B. Taylor Swift
C. Mariah Carey
D. Jay-Z
Jay- Z
300
Tupac famously had a fued with this fellow rapper
The Notorious B.I.G.
300
What does it mean when the music is forte?
Loud
300
At the beginning of class, how many minutes do you have to wait to use the hall pass?
10 minutes
300
Who is Mr. McDonnell's favorite modern musical artist?
Beyoncé
300
How many Grammy Awards does Kanye West have?
A. 4
B. 18
C. 24
D. 30
C. 24
400
Listen to the theme Mr. McDonnell plays on the piano. What classic villian does the theme belong to?
Michael Myers
400
Decrescendo means the music gradually gets _________.
Softer/ quieter
400
What teacher/ classroom do you go to for a TAB IN/ TAB OUT?
Mrs. Talledge (225)
400
What is Mr. McDonnell's favorite genre of movies?
Horror
400
Which song won song of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards?
A. Just Like That -Bonnie Raitt
B. All Too Well- Taylor Swift
C. Easy on Me- Adele
D. Bad Habit- Steve Lacy
A. Just Like That- Bonnie Raitt
500
Order the voice parts in the correct order from highest to lowest:
Alto, Bass, Soprano, Tenor
Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass
500
What kind of clef is this? (Hint: It is for the higher notes)
Treble clef
500
What are the required materials for this class?
1. Charged chromebook
2. Pencil
3. Positive attitude
500
Name 2 sports that Mr. McDonnell played as a kid.
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Track, Waterskiing
500
This artist known for songs like "Love on Top," "Freedom," and "Halo" has the record for most Grammy Award wins by a single artist
Beyoncé