Composers
What famous composers death denotes the end of the Classical period?
Beethoven
When did the Classical period end?
1820
This scale has a lowered third, sixth, and seventh scale degrees
Natural Minor
Which term means "on single line of music"?
Monophony
How much tension does a grand piano have on it all the time?
20 tonnes
Who is known for writing "The New World Symphony"?
Antonin Dvorak
What is the first recognized musical period in history?
Medieval
This minor scale has lowed third and sixth scale degrees
Harmonic Minor
A major third is comprised of how many half steps?
4
How many pieces does it take to build a violin?
70+
Who wrote the "Messiah"?
G.F. Handel
What is the first known piece of music?
The "Seikilos Epitaph"
What is another name for a major scale?
Ionian
The fugue was a popular musical form during the _____ era.
Baroque
What time signature does Pink Floyd primarily use in "Money"?
7/8
Who wrote "Pictures at an Exhibition"?
Modest Mussorgsky
This historical period was characterized by its ornate and extravagant style.
Baroque
What is another name for a natural minor scale?
Aeolian
Another name for Gregorian chant is:
Plainsong
What are violin strings traditionally made of?
Intestine
Thomas Tallis was a composer of...
Church Music
When did the Romantic period end?
It has no hard end date
What scale has a lowered 3rd on the way up and lowered 3rd, 6th, and 7th on the way down?
Melodic Minor
In what key (major or minor) is this chord progression in? I-iii-vi-VI-V-I
Major
What is a castrato?
A prepubescent male who was castrated to preserve his sopranos-like singing voice.