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100

Who was 6 years old when he published his first symphony?

W.A. Mozart

100
What are the dates that span the Classical Period?
1750-1820
100
What famous Waltz in 3/4 time did Strauss compose?
Blue Danube Waltz
100
What is stringed instrument that comprises the largest portion of the orchestra?
Violin
100
What is the name of a school devoted to music?
Conservatory
200
What composer ended his career almost completely deaf?
Beethoven
200
What are the dates that span the Baroque Period?
1600-1750
200

A secular performance happens with vocalists and dramatic roles.

What is an opera?

200
What is the lowest sounding brass instrument?
Tuba
200
What is the name of the leader of the orchestra/band?
Conductor
300
What composer had a musically prolific wife, Clara who was also a notable composer/pianist in her own right?
Schumann
300
What are the dates that span the Romantic Period?
1820-1900
300

What is an oratorio?

A musical piece that tells a biblical story

300
What do most woodwind instruments use to produce sound/tone through their mouthpieces?
Reeds
300
What is considered the most acoustically perfect venue in the U.S?
Carnegie Hall
400

Who wrote the most symphonies? 

Joseph Haydn

400
What are the dates that span the Renaissance Period?
1475-1600
400
What is the name of the ballet by Tchaikovsky that is generally performed around Christmas?
Nutcracker Suite
400
What stringed instrument is usually played standing up or sitting on a high stool?
Double Bass
400
What is the highest voice type in a choral ensemble?
Soprano
500

Which Russian composer was rejected by his countrymen for composing western style music?

Tchaikovsky

500
What are the dates that span the Modern Period?
1900-2000
500
What is the final song performed in Handel's "Messiah"
Hallelujah Chorus
500
What drum accessory is needed to create a percussive "pop?"
Snare
500
What is called when two musicians play/sing at the same time, generally with harmony?
Duet
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