GENRES
This genre of music is highly sophisticated and carries many musical forms including the melody, symphony, and opera.
Classical music
He was an American singer, songwriter, and musician as he recorded several major hits including "Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine."
Bill Withers (William Harrison Withers Jr)
Before the day I met you, life was so unkind
But you're the key to my peace of mind
'Cause you make me ____ ____ _ _______ _____"
feel like a natural woman
A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
This song written by James Brown is a rhythm and blues song and it was actually his first signature hit in 1958.
"Please, Please, Please"
A musical instrument played using a row of levers which are pressed by the fingers.
Piano, Keyboard
A type of pop music that developed in the 1960's and 1970's. It's based around amplified instruments, especially the electric guitar and electric bass.
Rock
Rock 'n' Roll
This American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor was known for his deep, calm, and humble voice. He earned the nickname "The Man in Black."
Johnny Cash
"And I'm a bad boy, 'cause I don't even miss her
I'm a bad boy, for breakin' her heart
and I'm ____, ____ ______'"
Free, free fallin'
Tom Petty- Free Fallin"
This song has a message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of sins committed and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God. This amazing hymn is one of the most recognizable songs in English language.
Amazing Grace
Sometimes known as a fiddle, this instrument has a hollow wooden body. It is played with a bow, and has a higher pitched sound.
Violin
Music genre and form which was originated in the Deep South of the US around the 1860's by African Americans from roots in traditions, work songs, and spirituals. It is expressed in songs with a wide range of emotions.
Blues
He was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, known as the "King of Pop." He expressed himself through stage and popularized complicated dance techniques like the moonwalk.
Michael Jackson
"Never meant to cause you any sorrow
Never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted to one time see you laughing
I only wanted __ ___ ___ __ ___ ______ ____
______ ____, ______ ____."
to see you in the purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple Rain- Prince
World's greatest and most well-known Jimi Hendrix tribute song. The album's title is taken from the lyrics of "Purple Haze."
Kiss the Sky
This 26in long musical instrument produces it's sound from the flow of air across an opening.
Flute
This type of music is known for it's harmonic structure and influenced by both European and African rhythms. This 3 letter word has a forward momentum called "swing" and uses "bent" or "blue" notes.
Jazz
This American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He is one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, earning the nickname "The King of Blues."
B.B. King
"I wandered so aimless life filled with sin
I wouldn't let my dear savior in
then Jesus came like a stranger in the night,
______ ___ ____ _ ___ ___ _____!"
Praise the Lord I saw the light!
I saw the light
A song recorded by the Rolling Stones in 1966, about accepting a love that could never last. There is a restaurant named exactly after this particular tune.
Ruby Tuesday
Usually made of brass, this instrument is apart of the woodwind family and is played with a single-reed mouthpiece.
Saxophone
This significant religious genre of music usually has dominant vocals and gives hope, inspiration, or encouragement through aesthetic pleasure and uplifting lyrics.
Gospel Music!
One of the most successful American singers, songwriters, musicians, and record producers. His song "Fingertips" was a number 1 hit in 1963.
Stevie Wonder
"I've got sunshine on a cloudy day,
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
I'd guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
__ ____, talkin' 'bout __ ____!"
My girl, talkin' 'bout my girl!
This song by Elton John is about envisioning himself as an astronaut and his relationship with family. The song's lyrics refer to experiences of a refugee.
Rocket Man
This particular instrument is a member of the percussion group, which is produced by the vibration of a stretched membrane.
Used to set marching beat for soldiers for thousands of years.
Drum