Movements
What is a movement?
A short song that is part of one big musical composition.
Name one stringed instrument that is in this composition.
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
What does a composer do?
Writes music
What is the name of the composer of Carnival of the Animals?
Camille Saint Saens
Spell this composer's last name (2 words)
Saint Saens
How many movements are in Carnival of the Animals?
14
Name one percussion instrument in this composition.
Piano, xylophone
What is a composition in music?
It is the music that the composer writes
The different sounds that things make in music is called what?
Timbre
Why is the Carnival of the Animals considered program music?
It has characters (animals) and tells a story
How many of the movements are about birds?
4
How many pianos are used in this composition?
2
What does tempo relate to?
Speed of the music
What instrument does Saint Saens use in Aviary to mimic the sounds of birds?
Flute or Piccolo
What country was Saint Saens from?
France
What is the last movement called?
Finale
What instrument was used to make the sound of the cuckoo bird?
Clarinet
What do dynamics relate to?
The volume of the music
Why did Saint Saens compose Carnival of the Animals?
He was going through a hard time and wanted to do something comical that might lift his spirits. He said composing this piece was "great fun".
Who is the BEST music teacher at Tescott school right now????
Ms. Corbett, of course!