Prehistoric
In the Prehistoric times, people would use these things to make instruments.
What are sticks, rocks, bones, etc.?
This decided what music was shared and how it was shared.
What is the church?
This is what Renaissance literally means.
What is rebirth?
Written by Rodgers & Hammerstein in 1943, this landmark production pioneered the integrated musical, where every song and dance step advances the plot and develops character.
What is Oklahoma?
Prehistoric music refers to music that was created during this time.
When is before history was recorded?
These kinds of notes evolved into standardized notation that we have today.
What are neumes?
This invention allowed for the mass production of sheet music.
What is the printing press?
Recognized as the "Father of American Musical Comedy," he wrote classic American theatrical hits like "Yankee Doodle Boy" and "Give My Regards to Broadway."
Who is George Cohan?
We know about prehistoric music from these things.
What are artifacts, cave paintings, and early instruments?
While a motet was a sacred song, this kind of secular song was typically about love and relied on word painting.
What is a madrigal?
Popular from the 1880s through the 1930s, this family-friendly variety show format featured 10 to 15 unrelated live acts on a single bill, ranging from comedy skits to acrobats.
What is Vaudeville?
This is considered the first instrument.
What is the human voice?
Literacy at this time was primarily confined to these people.
What is the clergy?
Frequently used in Renaissance madrigals, this compositional technique involves writing music that directly mimics or visually reflects the literal meaning of the lyrics—such as a melody physically descending when singing the word "falling."
What is the word or text painting?
Named for the automated music boxes of the past, this term describes modern shows—like Mamma Mia!—that construct a new story using pre-existing pop radio hits.
What is a jukebox musical?
In prehistoric times, music was most likely used for these reasons. (name 2)
What are survival, staying connected, rituals, warnings, and stories?
Medieval texts were almost always in this language.
What is latin?
Renaissance musical life was divided into these two distinct domains—one belonging to the church and the other to everyday life. (both words start with an S)
What are sacred and secular?
In musical theatre, when a character's spoken words are no longer enough to express their deep feelings, the story relies on this fundamental element.
What is music?