Composers
This composer wrote Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
Who is W.A. Mozart?
These are the dates that span the Classical Period.
When is 1750-1820?
This famous Waltz was composed by Strauss in 3/4 time.
What is the Blue Danube Waltz?
This is stringed instrument that comprises the largest portion of the orchestra.
What is violin?
This is a musical arrangement where two musicians play/sing at the same time, generally with harmony.
What is a duet?
This composer ended his career almost completely deaf.
Who is Beethoven?
These are the dates that span the Baroque Period.
When is 1600-1750?
This symphony is Beethoven's "Choral Symphony."
What is the 9th Symphony?
This is the lowest sounding brass instrument.
What is Tuba?
This is the name of the leader of the orchestra/band.
What is a conductor?
This composer had a musically prolific wife, Clara who was also a notable composer/pianist in her own right.
Who is Schumann?
These are the dates that span the Romantic Period.
When is 1820-1900?
This composer wrote a famous Oratorio about the biblical prophet Elijah.
Who is Felix Mendelssohn?
Most woodwind instruments use this to produce sound/tone through their mouthpieces.
This is the highest voice type in a choral ensemble.
What is a soprano?
This man is considered the most important Norwegian composer in the history of Classical Music.
These are the dates that span the Renaissance Period.
When is 1475-1600?
This is the ballet by Tchaikovsky that is generally performed around Christmas.
What is the Nutcracker Suite?
This stringed instrument is usually played standing up or sitting on a high stool.
What is double bass?
This is the name of a school devoted to music.
What is a conservatory?
This Polish composer is known for composing Mazurkas and Polonaises for the piano.
Who is Chopin?
These are the dates that span the Modern Period.
When is 1900-2000?
This is the final song performed in Handel's "Messiah."
What is the Hallelujah Chorus?
This instrument was upgraded from the harpsichord.
What is piano?
This is considered the most acoustically perfect venue in the U.S.
What is Carnegie Hall?