Classical
This composer is famous for his movie scores. Just a few of them include Star Wars, Jaws & Harry Potter.
Who John Williams?
Jazz was born in this American city.
What is New Orleans?
This is the most commonly played instrument in folk music.
What is guitar?
Besides TV, this was the main way people listened to music in the 1950's & 60's.
What is radio?
This artist is the "King of Pop".
Who is Michael Jackson?
This famous composer brought about the Romantic period through force alone. His Nine Symphonies have been unmatched.
Who is Beethoven?
Frequently Jazz musicians make up their music on the spot, known as this.
What is improvisation?
This famous singer sings about a girl named Jolene and recently performed a duet with Sabrina Carpenter.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This music network, that started in 1981, featured music videos 24 hours a day.
What is MTV?
This is the catchy part of a song, which can get stuck in your head.
What is the hook?
This Baroque composer has been studied by every musician who came after him. He was also one of the last composers to be employed by the church.
Who is Bach?
Notes that are played out of tune on purpose are called this.
What are Blue Notes?
This is how people learn folk music.
What is orally or Oral Tradition?
This famous guitar company, which made the first affordable electric guitar, is still the best selling electric guitar today.
What is Fender?
This magazine charts the Top 100 popular music artists.
What is Billboard?
Tchaikovsky was famous for creating music for this popular type of dance performance. It is especially popular during the winter holidays.
What is ballet?
This Jazz instrument is plucked and helps keep the beat as part of the rhythm section.
What is Bass/Upright Bass/String Bass/Double Bass?
This famous performance show is where many Country artists had their big break.
What is the Grand Ole' Opry?
This famous TV show is how many rock stars gained popularity, starting in 1957.
What is American Bandstand?
This cutely named style of pop is fun, has a catchy beat, and meant for young people.
What is Bubblegum Pop?
His Rite of Spring caused a riot for its unusual dance movements and music.
Who is Stravinsky?
This Jazz singer is known for her famous Scat singing.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This area in the USA, which is also a mountain range, had a distinctive folk music. This was a big influence on early Country music.
What is the Appalachians or Appalachia?
This man invented the first synthesizer, which went on to have great popularity in rock & pop music.
Who is R.A. Moog?
This type of song is popular in 2 or more genres.
What is a crossover hit?