Music Jobs
Who is the person that designs the scenery, or the physical surroundings in which the action will take place?
The set designer.
He is a best known for his music for the films Jurassic Park, Jaws, and Star Wars.
John Williams is best known for his film music.
"Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin was composed during what time period?
20th century or 1900s.
Largo and Presto are examples of what music element.
Double points if you can define Largo and Presto.
Largo and Presto are examples of tempo markings.
Largo means very slow
Presto means very fast
What is the main idea of music?
The melody is the main idea of the music.
What is the costume designer's job?
He or she designs costumes for the performance.
The Planets was composed by which composer?
Gustav Holst composed the symphony known as The Planets.
"Rodeo" from Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland is what genre of music?
"Rodeo" from Appalachian Spring is a ballet.
Fortissimo means what?
Fortissimo is a dynamic marking which means very loud.
Violins, Violas, Cellos, and Basses belong to which instrument family.
String Family
What is the conductor's job?
The conductor leads the group (orchestra, chorus, band, etc.).
This composer successfully added American elements to the genre of ballet.
Aaron Copland
D'un matin de pritemps is a symphonic poem that that as inspired by what time of year?
Spring Morning
Name at least 2 elements that can affect the emotion of a piece of music.
For every element you name after 2 you may add 300 more points.
Tempo: Speed
Dynamics: Volume
Meter: Grouping of beats (creates the feel of the music)
Instrumentation: What instruments are being used.
Style: Staccato (short and separated) Legato (Smooth and connected)
What is it called when the same song is sung at different times.
Canon
What is an usher's job?
The usher shows audience members to to their seats, and assists audience members to the exits during and after the show.
She was the first woman to win the very prestigious Prix de Rome when she was only 19 years old.
Lily Boulanger
"Sempre Libre" from the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi was composed during which time period?
Romantic Period (1800's)
What is time signature?
Time signature tells the musician how many beats will be in each measure. It affects how the music feels.
Examples: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 5/4
This is a song by an unknown composer. It has been passed on from one person to another for many years.
A folk song is a song by an unknown composer. It has been passed on from one person to another for many years.
Who sells items for the audience members to buy?
The Food & Beverage Music Souvenir Merchants. (Merchants)
He was a French composer who began learning music while in college.
Hector Berlioz
In Sempre Libre there are two singers. What are their voice types?
Soprano and Tenor
This instrument family requires the musician to shake, scrape or hit the instrument to make the sound.
Percussion Family
Songs, celebrating their composers' vision of the nation and inviting citizens to participate.
Patriotic Music