Music Vocabulary

During their famous Christmas Card Video, Mr. Hickman, Mrs. Huntley, Mrs. Feldman, and Mr. Aguelo danced to harmonious music that filled the room with cheer! Choose the vocabulary word that best describes the music they danced to...

• vivid

• melodic

• retired

• jazz

Dr. Bolster wanted his choir to sing the right beat in their choral piece they were singing. He clapped his hands as they spoke each word, teaching them to sing in time with the music. What element of poetry would he be using if they were speaking a poem?

• Rhyme

• tempo

• rhythm

• rumba

the rate of speed at which a musical composition is played; the pace or rhythm of an activity

• temporal

• temporary

• tempo

• synchronize

means a gradual increase in sound, often referring to music

• excrescence

• crescendo

• accrue

means a gradual increase in sound, often referring to music

• excrescence

• crescendo

• accrue

What does the term "staccato" mean when used to describe a style of music?

• Smooth and connected

• Loud and intense

• Detached or disconnected in sound or style

• Slow and prolonged

The way he feels because he loves music so much.

• paranoid

• passionate

• nostalgic

• patriotic

The kind of music that makes you want to dance.

• lethargic

• cool

• melancholic

• upbeat

The place you go to watch live music performances.

• city

• circus

• concert

• record label

The way someone can feel when they hear a favorite song after a long time.

• nostalgic

• romantic

• melancholic

• amazing