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Musical Potpourri
Classical Song Form
100
The "rock star" of the classical period--in other words, it's most famous composer (if rock songs were symphonies, that is).
Who was Beethoven?
100
When everyone plays the same musical line--not necessarily unison.
What is tutti?
100
A#
What is Bb?
100
The first "signature" you see on a staff.
What is a key signature?
100
In olden days, these one-movement pieces were used to tell Opera patrons that the opera is about to start.
What is an "overture"?
200
The earliest of the "Three B's." When he died, the Baroque Era came to an end.
Who was J.S. Bach?
200
The word that spells the order for the first four flats.
What is "B-E-A-D"?
200
D#
What is Eb?
200
"ff"--in Italian, please.
What is "fortissimo"?
200
This almost always has 4 movements, and is sometimes thought of as a musical "movie" or story played by an orchestra? Also--Beethoven wrote 9 of them.
What is a symphony?
300
Amadeus was his middle name.
Who is Mozart?
300
The name for the stick that the conductor uses.
What is a baton?
300
Gb
What is F#?
300
A bird's eye...in Italian, please.
What is a "fermata."
300
This features a soloist out front of the orchestra--through all 3 movements.
What is a concerto?
400
The number of symphonies that Beethoven wrote.
What is 9?
400
The name for the music that the conductor looks at.
What is the score?
400
C#
What is Db?
400
In "D.S. al Coda," it's what the "D.S." stands for--in Italian, please.
What is "Del Segno."
400
This consists of the main THEME, followed by any number of these...
What are "VARIATIONS"?
500
Known primarily for his movie scores, he also is active in ALL forms of classical music, not just the "outer space" stuff.
Who is John Williams?
500
Wind players play scales--percussionists (when on drums) play these. An example would be paradiddles.
What are rudiments?
500
E#
What is F ?
500
Added sharps, flats, and naturals--outside of the key signature.
What are "accidentals"?
500
This is a piece that has several movements, all related to a central idea or theme.
What is a "Suite"?
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