Musicians & Composers
Name 3 classical composers
mozrt, beethoven, bach, etc.
What family of instruments does the French Horn belong to?
Brass
What instrument did Jimi Hendrix play?
Guitar (and voice)
True or false" Mozart was very successful and famous during his lifetime.
False, he was poor and he got famous after he died
Name two types of articulations
staccato, legato, accented, slurred, etc.
Who composed the music for the Indiana Jones Theme Song?
John Williams
What is the tiny instrument that is similar to flute but about 1/3 of the size? It is the highest pitched woodwind instrument.
piccolo
How old do you think Mr. Perez is?
I will accept any answer over the age of 30
Which composer wrote "Ode to Joy" from symphony no. 9?
Beethoven
What does the dynamic marking "pp" stand for?
pianissimo
Which jazz musician sang the song "Strange Fruit"?
Billie Holiday
What is the lowest pitched brass instrument?
Tuba
Which Marvel movie soundtrack won two grammys?
Black Panther
Which era of music lasted from aprox. 1730 to 1820? It is also sometimes used to describe all instrumental music
Classical Music
How many beats does a dotted eighth note get?
.75 or 3/4 of a beat
Which jazz musician had the nickname "Satchmo"?
Louis Armstrong
What key is the alto saxophone in? (for example, clarinet is in Bb)
Eb
What band instrument does Lizzo play?
The flute
Is John Williams still alive?
yes
What concert pitch do we tune band instruments to?
Concert Bb
Name a song by Ella Fitzgerald
At Last, Dream a little dream, etc.
What family of instrument does the piano belong to?
percussion
Who is Ms. Williams's favorite pop musician (one of her hits is Rain on me)
Lady Gaga
Oscar Peterson's jazz song "Hymn to Freedom" was the anthem for what major historical event in the 1960s?
The Civil Rights Movement
What is the enharmonic note for G#? (the corresponding flat note)
Ab