Music History
This composer lost his hearing later in life.
Beethoven
The trombone belongs to which instrument family?
Brass
What instrument does Mr. Riley play?
Percussion
Whole note
Define: accelerando
To speed up over a course of time
This composer was famous as a child for his ability to play piano and the violin. He toured Europe with his father and sister who were also musicians.
Mozart
The hurdy-gurdy, an instrument from the Middle Ages, belongs to which instrument family?
Strings
Mrs. Chamberlin was also in band. Which instrument did she play?
Flute
A note that is worth 1 beat of sound.
Define: forte
Loud
This American composer invented an instrument that we use in the marching band that bears his name.
Sousa
The English horn belongs to which instrument family?
Woodwinds
Chevrolet Camaro
A rest that is worth 1/2 of a beat of silence.
Eighth rest
Define: legato
Smooth and connected
This composer had 20 children and was a famous church organist. He is considered the most important composer to ever live.
Bach
The caxixi belongs to which instrument family?
Percussion
Mrs. Chamberlin is not from Ohio. Which state is she from?
Indiana
A note that is worth 3 beats of sound.
Dotted half note
Define: allegro
Fast
This composer is known for his 4'33" which is four minutes and 33 seconds of silence.
Cage
Instruments and voices can be organized from highest to lowest using these four terms.
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone/Bass
Both Mrs. Chamberlin and Mr. Riley have what kinds of pets?
Cats
A rest that is worth 1/4 of a beat of silence.
Sixteenth rest
Define: pizzicato
Plucked