Jazz - A form of music originating from the early 20th century by African-American bands in Southern towns and typified by improvisation and strong, flexible rhythms.

Classical - A form of music implying seriousness and referencing a style prevalent in Europe in the 18th century exhibiting simplicity of structure and intellectual appeal.

Pop/rock - A form of music emanating from everyday items and events developed (“rock”) in the 1950s, emphasizing a strong, driving beat, and featuring electric guitar accompaniment and heavily amplified sound.

Opera - Drama that is sung to orchestral accompaniment, usually a large-scale composition employing vocal soloists, chorus, orchestra, costumes, and scenery. Segment: “Music—Musical Instruments”

Orchestra - A large musical ensemble comprising sections of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

Strings - A family of musical instruments including violin, viola, ‘cello, and bass.

Woodwind - A family of musical instruments including flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and English horn.

Brass - A family of musical instruments including trumpet, trombone, tuba, cornet, and French horn.

Percussion - A family of musical instruments including drums, chimes, triangle, xylophone, marimba, etc.Segment: “Music and Dance—Rhythm”

Rhythm - The ordered flow of music and dance through time; the patterns of durations of notes and silences in music.

Flamenco - A Spanish folk dance style characterized by forceful, often improvised rhythms.

Rest - A musical symbol indicating silence.

Ostinato - A musical motive or phrase that is repeated persistently at the same pitch.