Music Theory
What is a whole note?
A note that lasts for four beats
Who is known for the album "1989"?
Taylor Swift
What instrument has 88 keys?
What genre of music was born in New Orleans in the early 20th century?
Jazz
Which part of the piano creates the sound when a key is pressed?
The Strings
What is the distance between two notes called?
Interval
Which classical composer was deaf?
Beethoven
Which instrument has a metal body and is played by blowing air across a mouthpiece without a reed?
Flute
What genre did Bob Marley help popularize worldwide?
Reggae
Name one of the three pedals on a piano.
Sustain pedal, soft pedal, or sostenuto pedal (damper pedal)
What are sharps and flats used for in music?
To raise or lower the pitch of a note
Who is known for the album "Thriller"?
Michael Jackson
What is the smallest stringed instrument in an orchestra?
Violin
What music genre is characterized by heavy use of electric guitars and strong rhythms?
Rock
What is the black key next to C on the piano called?
C# (C sharp) or Db (D flat).
What does "forte" mean in musical terms?
Loud
Who sings the song "Thank U, Next"?
Ariana Grande
What large instrument is often found in a symphony orchestra, with a deep sound and a large bell at the end?
Tuba
What genre includes sub-genres like bluegrass and honky-tonk?
Country
What part of the piano is lifted to reveal the strings and hammers inside?
The lid
What is the symbol that tells you to repeat a section of music?
A Repeat Sign :ll
Which composer from the Romantic Era is known for his piano works like "Nocturnes" and "Preludes"?
Chopin
Which instrument has a mouthpiece and 4 valves, often used in marching bands?
Trumpet
What genre of music is often performed by orchestras and includes composers like Mozart and Clementi?
Classical
This brand name is known for being the most famous maker of grand pianos, often associated with professional musicians and concert halls.
Steinway and Sons