Who Wrote What?
Who wrote Fugue in G minor?
Bach
Describe the Baroque Era
creative, experimental, "in bad taste"
Was Mozart a child prodigy who died at age 35 but composed mass amounts of music during his life?
yes
Which Era did Bach compose during?
Baroque
One of the earliest methods of recording piano; works similarly to a music box
Who wrote Eine Kleine Nachtmusik?
Mozart
Describe the Classical Era
orderly/ clean
What country are Bach, Beethoven, and Schumann from?
Germany
Which Era did Mozart composer during?
Classical
What is syncopation?
When notes occur between the main beats!
What are some types of music that Clara frequently wrote?
concertos and symphonies
What is a fugue?
Fugues have one melody (the subject) that repeats in different instruments!
What was a major obstacle in Beethoven’s life?
He started going deaf in is 20s.
Which Eras did Beethoven act as a bridge for?
Classical and Romantic
What is swing rhythm?
Rhythm with a lilt!
Who wrote Ode to Joy?
Beethoven
What is a concerto?
a musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra, especially one conceived on a relatively large scale
On bandlab, what should you be doing constantly?
Pressing save
Name the 3 Era's that we've discussed.
Baroque, Classical, and Romantic
What is scatting?
Melodies made up on the spot (improvisation); nonsense syllables
Who wrote Piano Concerto in A minor?
Schumann
What is a symphony?
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra
Which instrument did Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann excel at?
Piano
Which Era did Schumann compose during? Describe this Era.
Romantic. Creative/ Expressive
What is an orchestra?
a group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections and playing classical music