Enharmonics
Musical Periods
Musical Potpourri
Composers
Musical Terms
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Bb
What is A#?
100
the period after Medieval Times--it's the "re-awakening."
What is the Renaissance?
100
This "rule" is what determines what a brass instrument is, other than it's made of brass.
What is buzzing the lips?
100
German. Mostly composed for a Lutheran Church. Very serious. Lots and lots of kids. First of the "great" composers. Was poor because he was "Baroque." : )
Who is J.S. Bach?
100
Rit. In English, please.
What is "to gradually slow down." ("Ritardando")
200
Db
What is C#?
200
When "the world" decided it wants its music a little simpler...with no fancy "decorations."
What is the Classical Period? (1750-1820)
200
Historians say this is WHY the Baroque era ended suddenly in 1750.
What is the death of J.S. Bach?
200
Probably the most outstanding composer of the Modern Age. Although he was Russian, he spent most of his life here in the United States. His music literally caused a riot when it premiered in Paris in 1913.
Who is Igor Stravinsky?
200
To gradually get louder--in Italian.
What is "Crescendo"
300
G#
What is Ab?
300
Ornaments. Fancy stuff. Very "disciplined." Complicated.
What is the Baroque? (1600-1750)
300
This is a type of music that has no key signature, where all pitches are equally important.
What is "12 Tone Music?"
300
Hallelujah. over...and...over...again.
Who is Handel?
300
Very loud--in Italian.
What is "fortissimo?"
400
D#
What is Eb?
400
Love. Anger. Fright. Suspense. Laughter.
What is the Romantic Period? (1820-1900)
400
This was the main wind instrument during the Renaissance Period.
What is the recorder.
400
9 Symphonies, all masterpieces (especially the odd numbered ones). Plus...his other stuff wasn't bad, either. Not bad for someone who couldn't here his own music for the last few years of his life.
Who is Beethoven?
400
The FULL name of the keyboard perfected during the Romantic period (in Italian).
What is the pianoforte?
500
Gb
What is F#?
500
Mozart was the bridge between two musical periods, but he's officially identified as part of THIS period.
What is the Classical period? (1750-1820).
500
The musical period we were in when the United States was born in 1776.
What is the Classical Period (1750-1820).
500
An opera that features the lady with the big blond braided hair, a spear and magic helmet, and it's a LONG opera. This composer loved big orchestras, and made the Romantic Era what it was supposed to be--very emotional. Remember--use the German pronunciation, please.
Who is Wagner?
500
"I saw the sign." I mean that funny looking s-shaped sign in music (in Italian).
What is "Del Segno?"
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