What is the word to describe when all melody instruments play the same tune?
unison/homophony
What do you call lines that enable notes to be above or below the stave?
ledger lines
How many sections are in an orchestra?
Four
How many beats does a crotchet last?
One
What is the name for a two-beat note?
Minim
What is the name for a three-note chord?
Triad
How many beats does a semibreve last?
Four
What is the Italian term for "very quiet"?
Pianissimo
What is the name of the drum used in Irish folk music?
Bodhran
Which element of music is described as fast or slow?
Tempo
What does "a capella" mean?
unaccompanied
When was the "silent film" era?
1920s
What is the name for a short, repeated musical idea used in film music?
Ostinato
Which composer wrote the theme music for ET, Jurassic Park and Jaws?
John Williams
Which element of music is described as high or low?
Pitch
What is the name for folk songs sung by sailors at sea?
Shanties