If it’s Baroque…
This German composer and organist is one of the “big three” and known for his Cello Suites, Toccata and Fugue, and many other works. Who is this composer?
Johann Sebastian Bach
The Beatles were part of this “invasion” to America, joined by other English bands such as the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds. What was this “invasion” called?
British
This ballroom and folk dance in triple time, originated in German speaking regions and has two versions: Viennese and Slow.
Waltz
The double bass is played arco (with a bow) or pizzicato, a technique that involves plucking the strings. What do bassists pluck the strings with?
Fingers
An Italian virtuosic violinist and composer known as the father of the concerto, he composed The Four Seasons. Who is this composer?
Antonio Vivaldi
The Beatles went through several names before landing on their namesake, which is a nod to Buddy Holly’s insect-themed band. What was the name of his band?
The Crickets
This style of dance is performed to big band music and has long flowing movements across the floor. Popularized by Harry Fox.What is the name of this dance?
Foxtrot
The term for the bass in classical performances is contrabass, stemming from the instrument's name in this language, contrabasso. What language is contrabasso from?
Italian
Another German organist and composer, this guy wrote Canon in D Major, heard here. Who is this composer?
Johann Pachelbel
The Beatles made their stateside debut in 1962, performing “I Want to Hold Your Hand” on this famous talk show. Who was the host of this talk show (also named after him)?
Ed Sullivan Show
This dance is named after a harbor city in South Carolina and a piece of music composed by James P. Johnson. What is this style of dance?
The Charleston
A Bass of many names, the double bass has other names based on the type of music being played, sometimes referring to the height of the bass and the player's position for playing it. What is one of these other names?
Upright, standup, acoustic
A German-born British composer, he wrote grand works, such as Water Music and Messiah. Who is this composer?
George Frideric Handel
The Fab Four are from this port city in England, also known for a football club and the locals are known as “scousers.” What city in England is this?
Liverpool
Originally from a song written by Hank Ballard, Chubby Checker brought this dance craze to the forefront with his cover in the 1960’s.
The Twist
The double bass originally played the same line as this other orchestral instrument, until composers started writing an independent part for it. What instrument did the bass share parts with?
The Cello
The Baroque Era lasted from about 1600 to 1750, and was followed by what era of classical music?
Classical
This member left the band in 1970, one of their main songwriters, vocalists and bass player. Who was he?
Paul McCartney
This is a partner and social dance from Argentina and was regarded as inappropriate in the early 1900s for public display due to its nature. What is the name of the dance?
The Tango
The upright bass is tuned in fifths, the only orchestra string instrument to do so as violins, violas and cellos are tuned to this interval. What is this interval?
fourths