Music Genres Vocabulary

What is the term for a group of musicians playing together?

• band

• orchestra

• choir

• ensemble

Which word refers to a style or category of music?

• style

• tune

• melody

• genre

What is the name for a large musical composition for orchestra, typically in four movements?

• symphony

• opera

• concerto

• sonata

Which word describes a group of singers performing together?

• band

• troupe

• choir

• ensemble

What is the person who directs a musical performance called?

• Leader

• Conductor

• Maestro

• Conductor

Which instrument is known for its deep sound and is played with a bow?

• cello

• flute

• double bass

• violin

What is the term for a repeated part of a song that is usually sung after each verse?

• pre-chorus

• verse

• chorus

• bridge

Which word describes a style of dance that involves precise movements and gestures?

• Tap

• Hip-hop

• Ballet

• Salsa

What is the name for a short piece of music performed at the end of a concert in response to the audience's applause?

• curtain call

• applause

• finale

• encore

Which word refers to the art of writing or drawing on walls or surfaces in public places?

• graffiti

• calligraphy

• vandalism

• mural