Early Music/Medieval
This Greek Mathematician created the first defined tuning system for musical instrument
Who is Pythagoras
This Baroque composer grew to fame after his death, posthumously named the "King of the Fugue"
Who is Bach
This instrument became popular in the Classical Period and is still used today in most bands and churches
What is the Piano
This genre of contemporary music showcases pride for one's country
Famous guitarist who inspired a Wheezer song
Who is Buddy Holly
This instrument is the oldest discovered
What is the bone flute
This type of secular vocal music originated in the Baroque Era
What is Opera
This Child Prodigy was a famous musician with a sick first name.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This type of music is modern secular music originating from american folk and jazz into genres like country, rock, pop, and rap
What is 9 Symphonies
This type of secular monophonic music was popular during the Medieval Era. Known for its lack of detail
What is Plainsong
This instrument is a key symbol of the Baroque Era, but has been replaced in most homes by his younger brother
What is the Harpsichord
This Romantic composer is a representation of Russian nationalism, creating memorable music including cannonfire, a rat king, and the greatest love themes in history
Who is Tchaikovsky
This music lacks a melody or traditional harmony. Famous composers include Arnold Schoenberg, John Cage, and Georgy Ligeti
What is Atonal/Experimental Music
Famous "instrument" used in Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture
What is a cannon
This composer is the first famous female composer in history
Who is Hildegard
This major religious event caused the simplification of music during the Renaissance Era.
What is the Protestant Reformation
Explain the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria
What is Opera Buffa is comedic while Opera Seria is serious
John Cage wrote this famous piece to showcase the organic music of the world around us
What is 4'33"
Name of the composers we discussed who inspired major movie soundtracks by John Williams and Hanz Zimmer
Who are Gustav Holst, Gustav Mahler, or Philip Glass
These romantic travelling musicians dominated the Renaissance secular music. Country singers, like George Strait, took their namesake
Who are the Troubadours
This Renaissance composer made music for the church in the welcoming of the Shroud of Tuhrin
Dufay
This is the rules of harmony developed through the Classical and Romantic Eras
What is Counterpoint
Name one of the three major American composers who popularized the "american sound" in classical music
Who are Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and Leonard Bernstein
This composer once represented Russian Nationalism, but fled the USSR due to his sexuality. Works include The Firebird Suite and The Rite of Spring
Who is Stravinsky