music fun facts
What musical instrument does Mam Pam play?
flute
What does "pop" in pop music stand for?
popular
How many years has Ms. Farrell been teaching at Beaumont?
1 year going into 2nd year
quarter note
What key signature has no sharps or flats?
C Major
Before becoming a popular music artist, Olivia Rodrigo stared in what Disney Channel shows?
Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical
What genre of music uses banjos, fiddles, harmonicas, guitars, and string bass?
country or folk music
What classes does Ms. Farrell teach?
Chamber and Jazz Orchestra
Voices of Harmony
Piano
IB Music
In 6/8 time what note gets the beat?
eighth note
What key signature has only one flat?
F Major
This Broadway musical is the most Tony nominated musical of all time with 16 nominations.
Hamilton
This musical genre is known for its use of improvisation.
Jazz
What is Ms. Farrell's cats name?
Misty
What does "sfz" stand for?
sforzando
What key signature has two flats?
Bb Major
Who is the first known woman composer? Hint: she was a nun
Hildegard von Bingen
What genres of music did Rock 'n' Roll evolve from?
Blues, jazz, gospel, boogiewoogie, country, rhythm-and-blues
Who is Ms. Farrell's favorite musical artist?
Chappell Roan or Laufey
What does sub. stand for? What does it mean?
subito, suddenly
What key signature has one sharp?
G Major
What is the name of the popular ballet that when debuted the audience erupted in a riot. This lead the composer to have to sneak out of a back window to escape the crowd.
Rite of Spring
This genre of music is based off of ancient Greek drama
Opera
What instruments does Ms. Farrell play?
violin, viola, ukulele, piano
What is this interval?
Major 3rd
What key signature has four flats?
Ab Major