Name That Genre
Famous Composers
Instruments
Music Terms
100

This genre is short for "popular music" and features catchy melodies and lyrics. Artists like Taylor Swift and Harry Styles are known for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWIC0tXb0uY

Pop

100

This famous composer from Germany wrote "Fur Elise," "Moonlight Sonata," and nine symphonies. This composer also became deaf in his later life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tr0otuiQuU

Ludwig van Beethoven

100

This instrument has 88 keys and is played by pressing the keys with your fingers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxk9qwCFf8s

Piano

100

This word means how fast or slow a piece of music is played.

Tempo

200

Known for electric guitars and loud drums, this genre includes bands like Queen and AC/DC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbm6GXllBiw

Rock

200

This composer, famous for his symphonies and operas, was a child prodigy and started performing music at age 6. His full name is Wolfgang Amadeus ______.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw

Mozart

200

This string instrument is typically played with a bow and is an essential part of orchestras.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ODcC5z6Ca0

Violin

200

This word means how loud or soft the music is.

Dynamics

300

This genre includes music by composers like Mozart and Beethoven, and is often performed by orchestras.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF5kr251BRs

Classical

300

This composer from Russia wrote "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do6Ki6kMq_o

Tchaikovsky

300

This woodwind instrument has a single reed and is made of wood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM9YxwiS5qQ

Clarinet

300

This Italian word means to gradually get louder.

Crescendo

400

Originating in the early 20th century, this genre is known for its improvisation and use of brass instruments. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryA6eHZNnXY

Jazz

400

This French composer is famous for his piece "Clair de Lune" and is known for his impressionist style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGJPVl7iQUM

 Claude Debussy

400

This instrument is part of the percussion family, consists of a set of pitched metal bars, and is played with mallets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd9xha3vk58

Xylophone

400

This term means a pause or silence in music.

Rest

500

This genre has its roots in African American gospel music and features powerful vocal performances, often with call-and-response elements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_l6A7krjrQ&list=RDQMTW9F7e6jkvk&index=7

Blues

500

This American composer is famous for creating the music for "Star Wars," "Jurassic Park," and "Harry Potter"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NqaupGcCpw

John Williams

500

This brass instrument, known for its smooth, mellow sound, has a coiled shape and is often featured in orchestras and concert bands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP1TxUNS-3g&list=RDQMUSQnQp6TND0&start_radio=1

French Horn

500

Two or more notes played at the same time make this.

Harmony