Music Facts for Kids
Fun facts about music and musicians
Beethoven originally dedicated his Third Symphony to Napoleon but erased his name when Napoleon declared himself Emperor.
An octave is when you play the same note but twice as high — like a low C and the next C above it.
Many composers have been inspired by the natural sounds of rainforests, birds, and water.
The piano was invented in Italy around 1700 by Bartolomeo Cristofori as an improvement on the harpsichord.
Gospel music developed in African American churches and had a major influence on soul and rock music.
Percussion instruments make sound when they are hit, shaken, or scraped — drums and cymbals are examples.
Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' is a set of four violin concertos, each depicting a different season's sounds.
Harmony happens when two or more musical notes are played at the same time and sound pleasing together.
K-pop is a hugely popular music genre from South Korea that has fans all over the world.
Mozart and his sister performed for kings and queens across Europe when he was just a child prodigy.