Music of this style period focused on an individuality of style, expanded the range of dynamics, pitch and tempo used in compositions, and unified music with other arts. Nationalism was common during this time.
What is the Romantic period?
100
A jazz rhythm section is comprised of what three instruments?
What are piano, drums, and bass?
100
A form of music that combines blues, country and gospel.
This composer dedicated himself to the composition of sacred music and was considered a master of the fugue.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?
200
This orchestra consists of 30-60 players, made up of all four families of instruments (thought the string family is still considered most important). Performances often took place in concert halls, though tickets were very expensive.
What is the Classical orchestra?
200
To enhance commercials, To enhance programming, As a part of music video channels
What are three ways music can be used in television?
200
An important figure in the early development of rock-n-roll. This person helped promote African-American music.
Who is Elvis Presley?
200
A combination of various dances, aerobic, and martial arts movements all strung together.
What is break dancing?
300
This style period of music uses short, symmetrical phrases which combine to form periods, simple accompaniments, and has light, thin textures. It also is considered absolute music (music without at descriptive purpose).
What is Classical?
300
This type of orchestra is comprised of 10-30 players and is made up of mostly string players. The orchestra often played in the homes of nobility and royalty.
What is a Baroque orchestra?
300
A type of pre-1950's jazz that typically uses piano and combines European and traditional African sounds.
What is ragtime?
300
Boy band, emo, heavy metal, punk rock
What are styles of rock-n-roll music?
300
This person is one of the greatest contributors to hip-hop. She is a rapper, actress, advocate and much more.
Who is Queen Latifah?
400
This was a letter written by Beethoven that discussed his frustrations with his hearing loss.
What is the Heiligenstadt Testament?
400
This orchestra can be as large as 100 players and gives a more important role to brass and piano because of technological advances. Composers often focused on tone color along with other musical elements.
What is the Romantic orchestra?
400
A performer famous for his ragtime music. He wrote the "Maple Leaf Rag."
Who is Scott Joplin?
400
Songs originally written by African American musicians that were performed and promoted by other musicians.
What are cover songs?
400
The person that writes the words to songs.
Who is a lyricist?
500
A fantasy-themed opera that has both singing and dialogue.
What is singspiel?
500
This type of music was written by composers in support of their homeland and the music of their people.
What is nationalism?
500
A member of the jazz rhythm section that functions to keep time, solo, improvise and provide the foundation for the harmony that underlies any song.
What is a piano?
500
These two music television programs promoted the development of rock-n-roll.
What are the Ed Sullivan Show and American Bandstand?
500
This music is a fusion of three main cultures: Spanish-European, traditional African, and the indigenous cultures of North and South America.