Music Facts for Kids
Fun facts about music and musicians
The mbira, or thumb piano, is a traditional African instrument played by plucking metal tines.
In music, an interval is the distance between two notes — like from C to G is called a fifth.
Beethoven wrote nine symphonies — his Ninth is famous for the choral finale 'Ode to Joy'.
'Pop' music is short for 'popular' music — it is designed to appeal to a wide audience.
The system of writing music on a staff was developed by a monk named Guido of Arezzo around 1000 AD.
Flamenco is a passionate style of music and dance from Andalusia in southern Spain.
Songs around 60-80 beats per minute match the resting human heart rate and feel naturally comfortable.
The bandoneón is a type of accordion central to tango music from Argentina and Uruguay.
MTV launched in 1981, becoming the first channel to broadcast music videos 24 hours a day.
The human voice is considered the most versatile and expressive instrument in the world.