Composers
Musical Time Periods
Famous pieces of music
Instruments
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100
Who is the Composer of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik?
W.A. Mozart
100

What period of music was known for clear melodies with light accompaniment? Mozart, Haydn, CPE Bach

Classical

100
What famous Waltz in 3/4 time did Strauss compose?
Blue Danube Waltz
100

Which stringed instrument comprises the largest portion of the orchestra?

Violin

100

What title is given to a specialized, dedicated school of music?

Conservatory

200
What composer ended his career almost completely deaf?
Beethoven
200

This period of music saw the creation of Vivaldi's 4 Seasons and Bach's Passions.

Baroque

200

Which symphony by Beethoven, also known as the "Choral Symphony," features the "Ode to Joy?"

9th Symphony

200
What is the lowest sounding brass instrument?
Tuba
200

Who was the highest paid member of John Phillip Sousa's marching band? (what instrument)

Bass drummer

300

This composer penned works such as La Mer, Nuages, and Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune.

Debussy

300

This period saw innovation to many musical instruments including the full 88 key piano, conservatory style keyed woodwinds, and valved brass instruments.

Romantic

300

What suite of music contains movements titled "Jupiter, Bringer Jollity" and "Mars, Bringer of War?"

The Planets (Holst)

300
What do most woodwind instruments use to produce sound/tone through their mouthpieces?
Reeds
300
What is considered the most acoustically perfect venue in the U.S?
Carnegie Hall
400

Who is considered the most important Norwegian composer in the history of Classical Music? His most famous work is Peer Gynt Suite (In the Hall of the Mountain King).

Edvard Grieg

400

Technically Leonardo Da Vinci invented instruments during this time period.

Renaissance

400
What is the name of the ballet by Tchaikovsky that is generally performed around Christmas?
Nutcracker Suite
400
What stringed instrument is usually played standing up or sitting on a high stool?
Double Bass
400

What is highest voice type in a choir?

Soprano

500

Which Polish composer is known for composing Mazurkas, Nocturnes, and Polonaises for the piano?

Chopin

500

To what musical time period does 12 tone music belong to?

Modern period (1900-2000)

500

What is the final movement performed in Handel's "Messiah"?

Hallelujah Chorus

500

How many timpani are typically used in an orchestra?

4

500

Who did Beethoven originally dedicate his 3rd symphony to?

Napoleon Bonaparte

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