Solfege Challenge
Music History
Dr. Dettwiler Trivia
Composer Trivia
Fun Facts
100
The solfege for the first phrase of this song is as follows: sol do mi do mi re do la sol sol do mi do mi re mi sol^
What is Amazing Grace
100
This period in history dates from the 14th to 16th centuries and signified the rebirth of music, art, and literature. A. Classical B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Romantic
What is B. The Renaissance Period
100
Dr. Dettwiler's least favorite fruit
What is an apple
100
The nationality of Richard Wagner was: A. German B. Austrian C. English D. Hungarian
What is A. German
100
A repeated phrase in music. A. fortissimo B. ostinato C. measure D. verse
What is B. ostinato
200
The solfege for this song is as follows: sol do do do, re mi fa la sol^ do^ ti la, sol la sol mi sol
What is Shenandoah
200
This period in history dates from the 18th to early 19th centuries, and the focus was shifted from the neoclassical style to an emotional, expressive, and imaginative style. A. Postmodern B. Classical C. Atonal D. Romantic
What is D. The Romantic Period
200
Dr. Dettwiler's favorite season
What is summer
200
Apart from Beethoven, this great composer wrote symphonies utilizing chorus and soloists. A. Johannes Brahms B. Gustav Mahler C. Anton Bruckner D. Paul Hindemith
Who is B. Gustav Mahler
200
The famous "Hallelujah Chorus" is sung at the conclusion of Handel's "Messiah. True/False
What is False
300
The solfege for this song is as follows: sol do re mi mi mi re mi do do do re mi fa la la sol fa mi
What is You Are My Sunshine
300
This period in history dates from the mid 1700's to the mid 1800's, and the music was refined and emotionally reserved.
What is the Classical Period
300
Dr. Dettwiler's least favorite type of music A. Hip-Hip B. Techno C. Heavy Metal D. Rap
What is D. Rap
300
Robert Schumann composed in this era.
What is the Romantic
300
Church music, often featuring choral parts, telling the story of Jesus. A. Cantata B. Sonata C. Passion D. Chorale
What is C. Passion
400
The solfege for the first phrase of the Star Spangled Banner (oh say can you see, by the dawns early light)
What is: sol mi do mi sol do, mi re do mi fi sol
400
Baroque music is characterized by emotional, flowery music, written in strict form. It covered this time period/century. A. Mid 15th- Late 16th B. Late 16th- Early 18th C. Early 14th- Mid 15th D. Mid 16th- Mid 17th
What is D. The Mid 16th- Mid 17th centuries
400
This is not the name of one of Dr. Dettwiler's cats A. Gilbert B. Gretel C. Hansel D. Rossino
What is C. Hansel
400
This Italian composer's works bridge the Renaissance and Baroque eras. He is principally known for being the first truly great operatic composer. (last name only)
Who is Monteverdi
400
This great German poet wrote the text used for Beethoven's Ninth Symphony(the "Ode to Joy"). A. Rilke B. Goethe C. Schiller D. Morike
Who is B. Goethe
500
The solfege for these phrases of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen "God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray"
What is: do do sol sol fa me re do te do re me fa sol (X2) sol le fa sol le te do sol fa me do re me fa
500
The time period between J.S. Bach and L.V. Beethoven is known as this.
What is The Golden Age
500
Which one of these is not one of Dr. Dettwiler's pet peeves A. Talking during movies B. People who belch out loud C. Pumping gas
What is A. Talking during movies
500
This great choral work of Beethoven was written with the inscription, "From the heart, may it go to the heart." A. Missa Solemnis B. The Ninth (choral) Symphony C. Christus am Oelberg D. The Mass in C
What is A. Missa Solmnis
500
This oratorio by Handel includes choruses about swarms of insects, fire and hail, and an aria about frogs. A. The Messiah B. Samson C. Israel in Egypt D. Judas Maccabeus
What is C. Israel in Egypt
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