Musical genres 1

What is a genre of music?

• A type of instrument

• A type of music

• A type of dance

• A type of song

Where did classical music begin?

• The United States

• Italy

• Europe

• Asia

Which instruments are typically used in classical music?

• Bass guitar and drums

• Keyboards and synthesizers

• Electric guitars

• Wind, string, and percussion

How do you feel when you listen to classical music?

What is the main characteristic of opera?

• It is played loudly

• It uses only string instruments

• It tells a story through singing

• It has no words

How did opera singers amplify their voices originally?

• By using their respiratory system

• By using microphones

• By singing loudly

• By using instruments

Have you ever seen an opera? Where?

What is the main characteristic of jazz?

• Musicians use their voices only

• Musicians use percussion instruments only

• Musicians use string instruments only

• Musicians use improvisation

When did rock and roll music begin?

• In the 1920s

• In the 1800s

• In the 1950s

• In the 1970s

Which genre uses electronically amplified instruments?

• Classical

• Jazz

• Opera

• Rock and roll