Music Trivia
Known as "Satchmo," this trumpet virtuoso and singer is famous for "What a Wonderful World" and "La Vie en Rose."
Louis Armstrong
This African instrument, often referred to as a "thumb piano," is made of metal keys attached to a wooden board and is played by plucking the keys with the thumbs.
the kalimba
An addition of a third and a fifth on top of a root note. An example is the C major.
Chord
This reggae singer from Jamaica became a global icon and used his music to promote unity and social change, with songs like "Redemption Song" and "One Love."
Bob Marley
This pear-shaped, short-necked string instrument from the Middle East has between 3 and 6 strings and is played with a plectrum. It is often used in Turkish and Persian music.
the oud
Q: An organized sequence of notes. For example, C D E F G A B is the C major _____
A: Scale
This New York venue, opened in 1931, is one of the most famous concert halls in the world and hosts classical and popular music performances.
Carnegie Hall
Originating in China, this traditional instrument features a round, often wooden body, and four strings. It is played with a bow and is often used in Chinese opera and folk music.
the erhu
The distance between notes of the same quality and letter name, but 6 tones apart
A: Octave
This composer, famous for his collaborations with director Steven Spielberg, is responsible for the scores of "Jaws," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "Indiana Jones."
John Williams
This large, fretted string instrument from India has six or more strings and is played by plucking or strumming. It is often used in classical and devotional music.
the sitar
Q: A short sequence at the end of a musical phase
A: Cadence
This medieval European style of music, characterized by monophonic chants, was used in the Catholic Church for religious ceremonies and prayers.
Gregorian chant
This Indonesian wind instrument, made of bamboo, is commonly used in the gamelan ensemble and has a haunting, reedy sound.
the suling
An Italian word for gradual increase in tempo
A: Accelerando