Composer
Ballet History
Swan Lake Story
Music Elements
Sheet Music
100
Who wrote the music for Swan Lake?
Tchaikovsky
100
What is the other famous ballet that Tchaikovsky wrote the orchestral music for?
The Nutcracker
100
Why is the ballet called "Swan Lake?"
Because one of the main character's is a swan.
100
What kind of ensemble is used in the music of "Swan Lake"?
Orchestra
100
How would you count the rhythm in this excerpt from "Swan Lake"?
1&2& 3 4 - 1-- 3 4
200
What instrument did Tchaikovsky play?
Piano
200
The word "Balletto," which is the origination of the word ballet, has what meaning?
Little Dance
200
What is the name of the princess, or the swan in "Swan Lake"?
Odette
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What instrument plays the main motif in the score of "Swan Lake"?
Oboe
200
How would you count this rhythm in the excerpt from "Swan Lake"?
1-- 3 4 - 1-- 3 4 - 1&2&3&4&
300
Did Tchaikovsky like the music he wrote for Swan Lake?
No!
300
What country did ballet move to that helped popularize the art?
France
300
What is the name of the prince in "Swan Lake"?
Prince Siegfried
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What instrument family is the sound of the "swan" in the score of "Swan Lake"?
Woodwind Family
300
What are the note names in this excerpt from "Swan Lake"?
Bb C D Eb F Eb D C D
(**B and E are flat because of the flat signs in the key signature**)
400
What years did Tchaikovsky live?
1840-1893
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In 1661, this Academy opened up and moved ballet from the local setting to the royal court.
Royal Academy of Dance
400
What happens to Odette at night?
She turns into her human form from her swan form.
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How is music used in "Swan Lake"?
To help tell the story. There is no dialogue so a lot of the emotional expression comes from the music.
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What are the note names in this excerpt from "Swan Lake"?
C Bb C Bb A Bb A Bb A G F A Bb C
(**Bb is flat because of the flat symbol in the key signature)
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What year was the music for Swan Lake Written?
1875
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After the revolution of dance throughout Europe, where was the next country that helped further ballet?
Russia
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How can the spell on Odette be broken?
By a vow of true love.
500
What kind of singer is in the music for "Swan Lake"?
There isn't one! This was a trick question :)
500
What is the rhythm AND notes for the following excerpt from "Swan Lake"?
Rhythm: 1&2& 3 4 - 1-- 3 4- 1-- 34 - 1-- 3 4- 1&2&3&4&
Note Names: Bb C D Eb F Eb D C D C Bb C Bb A Bb A Bb A G F A Bb C
(**Bb and Eb are because of the flats in the key signature**)