Intro to Musical Genres

What is the definition of a musical genre?

• A style or type of music

• A kind of song

• musical structure

• the culture of music

Which genre best describes this song?

• opera

• jazz

• pop

• rock

Which genre best describes this song?

• funk

• country

• pop

• rock

Which genre best describes this song?

• jazz

• country

• pop

• rock

Which genre best describes this song?

• jazz

• r&b

• rap

• rock

Patriotic music is....

• music for a certain season or holiday

• music passed down from generation to generation

• music honoring a state or country

• music that tells a story with instruments only

What is a crossover hit?

• A song that is popular in more than one genre or language

• A song that is sung by basketball players

• A boxing hit

• A song that is made by more than one person

What is a cover song?

• A song that covers a lot of different topics

• A song that is first on the album

• A song that is sung by one person and then sung again by someone else

• A song that can keep you warm at night

What is a musical "sample?"

• A food named after a song

• A section of another piece of music that is used in a new song

• A kind of instrument

• A way of dancing

What is an element of Jazz music?

• musical Improvisation

• heavy beat

• distorted guitars

• emo style vocals