Orchestral
This composer was a 17th-century one hit wonder. Centered around an 8 bar cello ostinato, this piece in D major is played at weddings. Name the composer or the piece.
Pachelbel, Canon in D
This artist/producer is famous for hit four beat intro, heard on songs like Happy, Get Lucky, and tracks he produced like Alright by Kendrick Lamar.
Who is Pharrell?
This pianist and bandleader composed "Take the A Train" and led one of the most famous big bands in jazz history.
Who was Duke Ellington?
This fruity DAW is a favorite of electronic and rap users for its excellent piano roll, cheap price, and loop based production.
What is FL Studio?
Originally the guitarist from the band fun., this producer has worked with Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, and most recently, Sabrina Carpenter. He fronts a band called Bleachers.
Who is Jack Antonoff?
This composer is a titan in the film music world, with credits including Inception (2010), Gladiator (2008), and Dune (2024). He briefly had a stint in the band The Buggles with their hit "Video Killed The Radio Star".
Who is Hans Zimmer?
This artist, a Bed-Stuy native, was a seminal figure in East Coast rap in the 1990s. He worked with Bad Boy Records, and had hits with Jay Z. He was murdered in 1997, and is still unsolved.
Who was Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G.?
This genre swept the nation in the early 1960s for its blend of Brazilian Samba, Latin American music, and jazz.
What is bossa nova?
This company, founded by Bill Putnam Sr, has created countless pieces of iconic gear, like the LA-2A, the 1176, and more recently, Apollo audio interfaces.
What is Universal Audio?
This album was awarded record of the year at the 2025 Grammys.
What is Cowboy Carter by Beyonce?
This Grammy-winning American violinist is known for her impeccable technique, expressive interpretations, and performances of both classical and contemporary works. She made her orchestral debut at just 11 years old, has recorded Bach’s solo violin works to critical acclaim, and is famous for her '100 Days of Practice' challenge on social media.
Who is Hillary Hahn?
This band, consisting of Stuart Copeland, Andy Summers, and its famous bass playing frontman who went on to have a great solo career, combined elements of reggae, new wave, jazz, and punk to create a brand new sound in the late 1970s.
Who are The Police?
This venue is where Charlie Parker famously had a cymbal thrown at him after playing poorly, resulting in arguably the most famous transformation in music history.
What is the Village Vanguard?
This recording studio staple allows you to plug in cables to bring in various pieces of rackmount gear.
What is a patch bay?
She was awarded best new artist at the 2025 Grammys.
Who is Chappel Roan?
This composer was so down bad he wrote a "fantastic" symphony about actress Harriet Smithson, who had expressed multiple times she wasn't interested in him. This piece is considered an early example of program music.
What is Symphonie fantastique / Who was Hector Berlioz?
This artist, originally from Motown, had a string of classic records from 1972-1976. This is often called his "golden run".
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This musician is regarded by many as the first jazz guitarist, playing with Benny Goodman way back in the 1940s.
Who was Charlie Christian?
This format of synthesizers, originating in Germany, has seen a revival in recent years. It consists of many different modules that the user patches together in unique ways.
What is Eurorack?
This band famously sued Napster.com in the early 2000s for copyright infringement violations.
Who are Metallica?
This composer, a student of Schoenberg, was told his lack of understanding of harmony was holding him back. He famously responded "In that case I will devote my life to beating my head against that wall." He was inspired by Buddhism and Indian Philosophy. His most famous piece is silence.
Who was John Cage?
This is the name of the record label that launched Elvis' career. It brought both Elvis and engineer Sam Phillips into the stratosphere. This label is still around today.
What is Sun Records?
This bassist and composer was notorious for his temper, once punching trombonist Jimmy Knepper in the mouth, permanently damaging his embouchure.
Who was Mingus?
This is what MIDI stands for.
What is Musical Instrument Digital Interface?
This student run record label was the company behind last semester's Astor Place Barbers show.
What is Vigil Records?