Famous Composers
This composer composed many of Star Wars' greatest pieces
Who is John Williams
Discovered after his death, this piece by Beethoven is in the key of A minor and written for his lover, Elise.
What is Fur Elise
The most overrated instrument
What is Alto Saxophone
A note that looks like a donut and holds for 4 beats
What is a whole note
The amount of 16th notes that can fit in a measure of 4/4
16
This deaf composer has become one of the most famous composers of all time
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven
This song is famously sung on birthdays, and is usually sung with the lights off by close family members
What is Happy Birthday?
This instrument is part of both the percussion and string families
What is piano
A rhythm with 3 notes and has the number "3" marked above
What is a triplet
The 4 names for the sections in an orchestral band
What are strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion
This composer composed a series of songs based on our solar system
Who is Gustav Holst
Darth Vader's theme in the series Star Wars, this piece has a dark and powerful feel and features low brass.
What is Imperial March
This instrument family was once used as signaling devices in battle.
What is Trumpet
The amount of beats you hold a dotted half note for
What is 3
The composer of Clair de Lune
Who is Debussy
This composer created the song "Mother Earth" played by the 2019-2020 Middle Creek High Wind Ensemble
Who is David Maslanka
Produced for the videogame Sid Meier's Civilization IV, this piece was played by the 2019-2020 Middle Creek Symphonic Band.
What is Baba Yetu
This instrument is known as a Scottish instrument but was played by the Turkish, Persians, and other European countries
What are Bagpipes
This is a term for playing 5 notes in one beat
What is a fivelet
National Buy a Musical Instrument Day
When is May 22nd
This composer created the famous song "Hotline Bling"
Who is Drake
First performed by the White Stripes, this hit is played in stadiums across the world as a hype song due to its groovy bass line.
What is Seven Nation Army
The unquestionable best instrument in band
What is Bassoon (he's lying it's snare drum)
A combination of two or more contrasting rhythms
This instrument is the signature item of Squidward Tentacles from the Nickelodeon show "Spongebob Squarepants"
What is the Clarinet