Meaning of words
What is the meaning of the word ''Staff''
A set of five lines and four spaces on which notes are written to indicate their pitch. A clef at the beginning of the staff tells which notes are on which lines.
What is the name translation of ukulele from Hawaiian ??
"jumping flea" .
What are the Bass clef spaces ??
Grass
Eat
Cows
All
When was The Nutcracker first performed, and who composed the ballet?
December 17, 1892
Who was Camille Saint-Saëns, and where was he born?
Camille Saint-Saëns (born October 9, 1835, Paris, France.
What is the meaning of the word "Clef"
A sign put at the start of each line of a piece of music. The clef tells you what pitch the notes on the stave (staff) are in.
What was the first ukulele makers ??
Manuel Nunes, José do Espírito Santo, and Augusto Dias .
What does "EGBDF" mean in spaces ??
Every
Good
Burger
Deserve
Fries
Why did Tchaikovsky choose to use the celesta in The Nutcracker, and what character's "voice" did he associate with this instrument?
Sugar Plum Fairy.
Who was Franz Liszt, and what did he say about Saint-Saëns in 1866?
The greatest organist in the world.
What is the meaning of the word "Tremble Clef"
The other name for the G clef. This is the top set of lines (staff) in a piece of music. The treble clef is shown by a fancy letter G. Where the clef is on the staff shows what each note written in the music is.
How did the ukulele get to Japan and survive the ban on Western music during WWII ??
The Japanese government banned Western music, forcing the Ukulele players to hide their instruments and practice in secret.
What is one fact about the instrument "Violin" ??
The violin has a fretless fingerboard.
Why is The Nutcracker often associated with Christmastime, and how has it played a role in introducing classical music to young audiences?
Because the first act is set at a Christmas party, the ballet is often presented at Christmastime.
What is "Danse Macabre," and when was it composed?
Danse macabre, op. 40, was composed in 1874 .
What is the meaning of word "Bass clef"
The bass clef is the bottom five lines in a piece of music, which make the lowest notes. The sign for the bass clef is a backward C followed by two dots.
When was the ukulele popularized in the United States ?
During the Panama–Pacific International Exposition, held from spring to autumn of 1915 .
What is one fact about the Viola ?
It is larger than the violin, and its lowest note is a perfect 5th lower than the violin.
Despite the initial criticism, what is unique about The Nutcracker's journey, and why is it significant in the world of ballet?
The Nutcracker journey is significant in the world of ballet and has served as an introduction to classical music for many young people.
What musical techniques did Saint-Saëns use to create a spooky vibe in "Danse Macabre"?
E-string detuned by a half-step.
What is the meaning of the word "Quarter note"
A note used in music notation. In 4/4 time, its is worth 1 beat or 1/4 of a whole note.
What are the 6 different types of ukuleles?
Soprano Ukulele, Pineapple Ukulele, Guitalele, Concert Ukulele, Electric .
One fact about the word Cello
The cello is said to be the second-largest bowed string instrument in the world after the double bass.
In what city did the ballet proper debut, and what other work was it presented alongside?
In December of that year it was presented at St. Petersburg's Mariinsky
Who was Franz Liszt, and what did he say about Saint-Saëns in 1866
the greatest organist in the world.