Music Basics
The five lines and four spaces on which musical notes are written
What is the staff?
A string instrument that is held under the chin and played with a bow
What is a violin?
The word for a group of singers.
What is a choir or chorus?
This famous composer's most well-known symphony is nicknamed the "Fifth Symphony" and starts with a famous "da-da-da-DUM" motif.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
This island nation is the home of the steelpan drum.
What is Trinidad and Tobago?
A note that gets one beat of sound
What is a quarter note?
This instrument is part of the brass family and has a long slide that changes the pitch
What is a trombone?
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying
What is a melody or tune?
Known for his famous operas and ballets, like The Nutcracker and Swan Lake.
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
This South American dance and music style is known for its passionate rhythm and has been a hit around the world.
What is salsa?
The music symbol at the beginning of the staff that shows higher pitches
What is the treble clef?
This woodwind instrument has a single reed and is popular in jazz music.
What is a clarinet?
How high or low the sound is
What is pitch?
A famous Austrian composer who started composing at a very young age.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
This country is famous for its mariachi bands, which feature trumpets, violins, and a type of large guitar.
What is Mexico?
This term referes to how fast or slow a song is.
What is tempo?
A percussion instrument that is played with mallets and is tuned to specific pitches.
What is a xylophone or marimba?
The Italian word that means "loud."
What is forte?
This American jazz musician was a famous trumpet player and singer known as "Satchmo."
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This classical Indian instrument has a long neck and is played by plucking strings.
What is a sitar?
The musical symbol that shows how many beats are in each measure
What is a time signature?
The largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the string family.
What is a double bass or upright bass?
The type of music that is made up on the spot, without a pre-written score.
What is improvisation or improv?
This group, with members John, Paul, George, and Ringo, was one of the most famous rock bands of all time.
Who are The Beatles?
A traditional drum from West Africa, played with bare hands.
What is a djembe?