Challenge: Music History (extra 100 points if right!)
Originated in Scotland, this musical instrument gained popularity when it was mentioned in the Canterbury Tales, but has been depicted in art as early as 1000 B.C. Its unique appearance makes it easy to distinguish – especially because of its air reservoir, melody pipe, and drone.
Bagpipes
This note gets only one beat in 4/4 time.
Quarter Note
2 instruments not included in marching band due to fragile reeds.
Bassoon and Oboe
Year Klein Cain opened.
2017
Clef that most woodwinds play in.
Treble clef.
This Baroque woodwind instrument was popular in Medieval times and is often played in elementary school classrooms.
Recorder
This note gets two beats in 4/4 time.
Half Note
Style of Tuba used for marching band.
Sousaphone
School mascot.
Ibis
Name of McG's dog.
Coco
This German composer wrote music in the Romantic era and continued to compose even after becoming completely deaf.
Beethoven
This note gets three beats in 4/4 time.
Dotted Half Note
Part of the Oboe family, mostly used in Orchestras.
English Horn
Principal of Klein Cain.
Ms. Patin
Ms. Bradberry's primary instrument
Clarinet
This classical era composer wrote over 600 works, began composing at the age of 5, and is known for composing the children’s song “Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star.”
Mozart
This note gets one and a half beats in 4/4 time.
Dotted Quarter Note
Piece of wooden equipment commonly used in Color Guard.
Rifle
2018-2019 school musical.
James and the Giant Peach
Event in the gym acknowledging spring/winter sports (we play at these!).
Pep Rally
This keyboard instrument preceded the piano; sound is produced by plucking the strings instead of striking them. It was widely used in Renaissance and Baroque music.
Harpsichord
This note gets one fourth of a beat in 4/4 time.
Sixteenth Note
Used to play percussion instruments such as a marimba and xylophone.
Mallets
Club associated with Choir, Band, and Orchestra.
Tri- M
Classic Disney movie (1970) which includes many instruments... and cats.
The Aristocats