Unit 1: Sounds

Front

A 6-stringed instrument that plays notes on top of the bass (E2-D5).

Back

Guitars

Front

A drum sound that sits in the middle of a frequency spectrum, consisting of both pitched and noise-based frequencies, usually landing on the second and fourth beats of a bar.

Back

Snare Drum

Front

These are sounds on at the higher end of what humans can hear. Also referred to as treble.

Back

Highs

Front

Instruments played with a traditional musical ________ consisting of white and black notes covering the full orchestral range (A0-C8)

Back

Keyboards

Front

What is a low, bass sound named after the classic TR-808 drum machine that first produced sounds like these?

Back

808

Front

A drum sound that usually provides the bass in a drum kit, often falling on the first beat of a bar.

Back

Kick Drum

Front

Also referred to as bass, these are the sounds at the low end of what human beings can hear.

Back

Lows

Front

A higher frequency, noise-based sound that often provides rhythmic activity around kick and snare drums.

Back

Hi-Hat

Front

A Metallis wind instrument that makes sounds on the higher side of the spectrum (C4-C7).

Back

Flutes

Front

A 4-stringed instrument that usually plays the lowest notes in a song (E1-G3). Describes low sounds.

Back

Bass