Music Theory
The opposite of "Major"
What is "Minor"
This famous composer was a child prodigy who wrote over 800 works including "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik." (A Little Night Music)
Who is "Mozart"
This Genre of music evolved from R&B, gospel and folk music in the 1940's and 50's.
What is Rock and Roll.
This is the background music of a film.
What is a "Film Score."
This singer won the first season of American Idol in 2002.
Who is "Kelly Clarkson."
The Name of the lines and spaces where the notes go.
What is "The Staff"
The Musical Era that lasted from approx. 1820-1910 and came after the classical era.
What is the "Romantic Era"
A key feature of Jazz music where musicians makes up the music on the spot.
What is "Improvisation"
This broadway show features music by Lin Manuel Miranda and came out in 2015.
What is "Hamilton."
This hip hop duo was popular in the early 2000's and had hits such as Hey Ya and Ms. Jackson.
Who is "Outkast."
A gradual increase in volume.
What is a "Crescendo"
This artist is known as the "Queen of Soul"
Who is Aretha Franklin
This music is written for religious services.
(Hint: Non religious music is called "Secular."
What is "Sacred Music"
This famous pop singer and composer wrote the music to the 1994 film "The Lion King."
Who is "Elton John."
Toxic was one of this artists signature songs and won a grammy.
Who is Britney Spears.
This tells us how many beats are in a measure.
What is the "Time Signature"
This band came from Liverpool, England.
Who are "The Beatles"
This genre originated in Jamaica.
What is "Reggae."
This film composer wrote the music to many famous movies such as Star Wars and Harry Potter
Who is John Williams
This band's 2004 album "American Idiot" sold over six million copies.
Who is "Green Day."
These 3 notes make up a "C Major" chord.
(Hint: It's the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of a C Major scale.
What is "C, E & G"
This Composer bridged the Classical and Romantic Eras of music and wrote 9 Symphonies.
Who is Beethoven
A style of music where one singer/instrumentalist leads and others respond.
What is "Call and Response."
This is a recurring musical theme or idea.
What is a "Motif."
Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams made up this girl group.
Who is "Destiny's Child."