Classical Music
This composer is known for writing Eine kleine Nachtmusik.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
This jazz musician is famous for playing the trumpet and popularizing scat singing.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This instrument is a staple in both Classical and Jazz music and is found in the brass section of an orchestra.
What is the trumpet?
The Classical period of music began in this year.
What is 1750?
These letters were written by Beethoven to an unknown lover.
What are the "Immortal Beloved" letters?
The Classical period of music spans roughly from 1750 to this year.
What is 1820?
Jazz music originated in this U.S. city, often called the birthplace of jazz.
What is New Orleans?
This stringed instrument is a key part of both Classical orchestras and jazz bands.
What is the violin?
Jazz, influenced by blues and ragtime, emerged in the early 20th century during this decade.
What is the 1900s?
The major life challenge Beethoven faced that impacted his music was this condition.
What is deafness?
The major characteristic of Classical music is this type of structure.
What is clear, balanced structure?
This era of jazz, also known as the Big Band era, peaked during the 1930s and 1940s.
What is the Swing Era?
This woodwind instrument, known for its use in jazz, is also sometimes used in Classical music.
What is the saxophone?
This era of music, beginning in the 1800s, focused more on emotion and individual expression.
What is the Romantic period?
Bach's music was rediscovered and became celebrated during this century.
What is the 19th century?
This composer wrote "The Four Seasons," a famous set of violin concertos.
Who is Antonio Vivaldi?
This musical feature, especially important in jazz, allows musicians to make up music on the spot.
What is improvisation?
This percussion instrument, common in jazz bands, is known for its loud, rhythmic sound.
What is the snare drum?
The Baroque period of music spanned from 1600 to this year.
What is 1750?
Louis Armstrong’s famous recording of "What a Wonderful World" was released in this decade.
What is the 1960s?
This is a key difference between Classical and Jazz music, involving spontaneous creation.
What is improvisation?
This Jazz musician is usually called the "Father of Jazz" even though he did not popularize the style.
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This instrument is part of the string section in a Classical orchestra, but isn’t typically found in a jazz band.
What is the Cello?
The Swing Era peaked during this decade.
What is the 1930s and 1940s?
This is the term used to describe a style of vocal jazz, especially improvised, that was popularized by Louis Armstrong.
What is scat singing?