Programmatic Pieces
The Bringer of War
Mars
How many riddles did the would-be suitors of Princess Turandot need to solve in order to ask her hand in marriage?
Three
This southern city is considered to be the birthplace of Jazz in the United States
New Orleans
This artist is known for the hit song "Drivers License," which became popular on TikTok
Olivia Rodrigo
A conductor holds one of these to keep tempo, and cue the musicians in an orchestra
Baton
A Lad and His Beast
Peter and the Wolf
This is the occupation of Figaro, the main character of the famous Gioachino Rossini opera
Barber (of Seville)
One notable element of jazz music is when players "riff" around or embellish the notes of the melody, otherwise known as...
Improvising
This pop sensation released a record with the song titles "Opalite" and "Eldest Daughter"
Taylor Swift
These are the four instrument families of a symphony orchestra
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
The Winged Messenger
Mercury
The leading character of this George Bizet opera is both flirty and sassy, and gives the opera its name
Carmen
This famous New Orleans musician is considered the grandfather of jazz, not only for his trumpet playing but unique singing style
Louis Armstrong
This pop icon headlined ACL in 2025 with hit songs "Espresso" and "Please Please Please"
Sabrina Carpenter
Disney released these two films, one in 1940 and the other in 2000, that pair classical music with imaginative animation
Fantasia
The Whimsical Woodwind Instrument
The Magic Flute
This is the name used to refer to the soloist's song in an Opera
Aria
Following the Great Depression and the closure of many dance halls, Americans turned to what medium to enjoy listening to jazz music?
This famous Houston, TX musician is the most Grammy winning artist in history with 35 Grammys
Beyonce
What two instruments did Chet Baker master over his 30+ year jazz performing career?
Trumpet and Voice
Lunar Serenade
Moonlight Sonata
These are the three countries that dominated the Opera scene across Europe (think languages)
France, Italy, Germany
This famous jazz musician's airplane disappeared during WWII, while traveling from London to Paris for a performance for the US Troops overseas
Glenn Miller
What musical instrument does Lizzo play? (other than singing)
Flute
What is the unit of measurement used to measure frequencies?
Hertz