The main idea, what you hum along to
What is Melody?
The definition of Baroque
Decorated
This Baroque composer was known for flexing his skills
Bach
The ancient period was before this year
500 CE
Blues Jazz and Country are unique because they all come from this country
USA
The definition of Harmony
What is 2 or more notes played at the same time
This formal group of musicians got started in the baroque period but became the modern version we know in the Classical period.
The Orchestra
This Classical composer is known for opera, notable melodies, and starting to compose at the age of 5
Mozart
Renaissance means this word
Rebirth
Hearing Drums, Guitar, vocals, and bass is an example of this musical element
Texture
When a song goes from very soft to very loud
What are dynamics
The classical period lasted from this date, to this date
1750-1820
Louis Armstrong
This style of singing was the predominant music during the medieval period
Gregorian Chant
The Medieval period occurred between these dates
500 - 1400
The unique sound your voice makes would be an example of this element
What is Timbre
____ Music replaced vocal music as the most important during these periods
Instrumental
This rockstar became the father of rock n roll in the 50s by combining blues, gospel and adding a rebellious undertone to his music.
Elvis Presley
Polyphony came to prominence in this period
Renaissance
Beethoven
Jazz features this type of element called "Swing ____"
What is Rhythm
Music was no longer primarily for the church and instead became this word meaning separate from the church
Secular
This family of country musicians were one of the first successful country artists but family bands in America
The Carter Family
During this time music primarily was used to tell stories and for ceremonies
Ancient Period
Robert Johnson pioneered this genre of music in the late 1800s in America
The Blues