Across
- 3. A genre of music with roots in traditional folk music of the Southern United States, often characterized by storytelling and acoustic instruments.
- 5. The basic unit of time in music, often represented by a steady pulse or the emphasis on certain notes in a measure.
- 7. The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions that are pleasing to the ear.
- 9. A sequence of musical notes that is musically satisfying and often forms the main theme of a song or piece of music.
- 12. A genre of music with a rich tradition and a focus on formal composition, often performed by orchestras and ensembles. It includes works by famous composers from different time periods.
- 13. A device or object used to create musical sounds, such as a guitar, piano, drums, or violin.
Down
- 1. A musical composition typically with lyrics that can be sung. It often expresses emotions, tells a story, or conveys a message.
- 2. A genre of popular music that is catchy, upbeat, and easily accessible to a wide audience. It often incorporates elements of various musical styles.
- 4. A strong, regular, repeated pattern of sound that creates a musical flow and often makes people want to dance or move.
- 6. A category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. It helps classify different types of music.
- 7. A genre of music that developed as part of hip-hop culture, characterized by rhythmic music and spoken lyrics often performed over a beat.
- 8. A genre of popular music that originated as rock and roll in the 1950s, characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and guitar-driven sound.
- 9. An art form that uses sound and rhythm to express emotions, ideas, and stories. It can be created and performed using various instruments and voices.
- 10. A genre of music that originated in African American communities, often expressing melancholy emotions and featuring a 12-bar structure.
- 11. A genre of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and a strong rhythmic understructure. It often includes elements of blues, ragtime, and European music.