Music Theory
The rest that lasts two beats
What is a half rest?
What is American Idol?
In 2024, this American singer and actress played the role of Glinda in the movie adaptation of Wicked.
Who is Ariana Grande?
This instrument solos on the iconic "Jaws" theme
What is the tuba?
or
What is the double bass?
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
Country roads, take me home
__ ___ _____ _ ______.
What is "to the place I belong"?
John Denver, Take Me Home Country Roads
What is the staff?
This style of music originated from the Bronx, NYC in the 1970s and is associated with DJs, breakdancing, and graffiti
What is Hip Hop?
This American singer performs the song "Can't Stop the Feeling" for the movie Trolls in 2016.
Who is Justin Timberlake?
A flautist is a person who plays this instrument
What is the flute?
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
What can I say except _____ _______!
What is "you're welcome"?
Maui (Dwayne Johnson), You're Welcome
What is a time signature?
Performed by Bing Crosby and written in 1942 for the film Holiday Inn, this song is the best-selling Christmas song of all time
What is White Christmas?
This legendary composer wrote many movie scores, including ones for Star Wars, Jaws, and Harry Potter
Who is John Williams?
This instrument family uses a reed to make sound
What is a woodwind?
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help
_______ __ ____ ____ ___.
What is "falling in love with you"?
Elvis Presley, Can't Help Falling In Love
This symbol is the first thing written on a musical staff, common examples are treble or bass.
What is a clef?
During the late 1960s, the music genre “Reggae” originated in this country
What is Jamaica?
This musician is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll"
Who is Elvis Presley?
This string instrument is found in a standard orchestra, famously played by Yo-Yo Ma
What is the cello?
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
Because I'm happy
Clap along if you feel like a ____ _______ _ ____.
What is "room without a roof"?
Pharrell Williams, Happy
The name of the relationship between notes, ex. thirds, fourths
What is an interval?
Directly following the Classical Period, this musical period, led by composers like Beethoven, included a more expressive and emotional style of music
What is the Romantic period?
This South Korean singer is known for the viral 2012 hit “Gangnam Style”
Who is Psy?
Flamenco dancers often play this percussion instrument
What are the castanets?
*Bonus points for naming title and artist*
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna ___ ______ ___ ______ ___.
What is "run around and desert you"?
Rick Astley, Never Gonna Give You Up