Trivia
(music and otherwise)
Foreign Terms
Music History
Music Theory
Repertoire
(Past and Present)
100

List the instruments in SCORE ORDER -

Bonus 100 points for the correct placements of instruments we don't have in the band. 

What is:

Flute, OBOE, BASSOON, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor/Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion

100

This Latin/French term refers to an introductory movement for a much longer work. You would hear this before every musical/opera. 

What is an Overture?

100
This classical era composer wrote over 600 works, began composing at the age of 5, and is known for composing the children's song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."
Who is Mozart?
100
Adds half the value of the note.
What is a dot?
100

This piece has a heroic theme (and get's played any chance you find)

What is The Avengers?

200

Every patron in this bar from SpongeBob knows this hilarious credo when it comes to bubbles 

What is: All bubble-blowing babies will be beaten senseless by every able-bodied patron in the bar. 

200

Typically used in Hymns, these moving chords provide a sense of resolution when used in prayer.

What is a Chorale?

200
This Baroque woodwind instrument was popular in Medieval times and is often played in elementary school classrooms.
What is a recorder?
200

The key signature of concert A-flat major.

What is Four flats?  (B, E, A, D)

200

Based on an early American Hymn tune, this song was in the middle of our festival line up. 

What is Nettleton?

300

A FRENCH horn is as French as fries. It's from a different European Country

What is Germany?

300
This French word means "the position and shape of the mouth of a wind player."
What is embouchure?
300
This German composer wrote music in the Romantic era and continued to compose even after becoming completely deaf. He composed "Ode to Joy" without ever hearing it.
Who is Beethoven?
300
Turn a major scale into a minor scale by altering these three things.
What are the 3rd, 6th, and 7th notes of the scale?
300

This piece featured tunes from a far off era and featured snaps, claps, and finger cymbals.

What is Byzantine Dances?

400

We all know the Treble and Bass Clefs, but unless you play Viola, you won't see me. 

What is Alto Clef?

400

Two is a crowd, and Three is company. If you had SEVEN performers you would have a...

What is a Septet?

400
Anton Dvorak composed the "New World Symphony" for this country.
What is America/United States?
400
The number of 8th notes which are found in a measure of 3/2 time.
What is twelve?
400

Lyrics to this BALLAD include:
"Everybody needs a little time away
I heard her say from each other
Even lovers need a holiday
Far away from each other"


What is Hard to Say I'm Sorry?

500

This is what you would call a group of Flamingos

What is a flamboyance?

500

A French term used to describe a piece of music intended to improve technique.

What is an Etude?

500
This keyboard instrument produces sound by plucking the strings instead of striking them with a hammer. It was widely used in Renaissance and Baroque music.
What is a harpsichord?
500

The term for when one musical group begins, and another group joins in, and another, and another, creating a harmonious effect. 

What is a canon?

500

This piece from 2022 featured folk tunes from the eastern hemisphere, and also was a concert closer. 

What is Chinese Folk Fantasy?

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