Composer
This composer not only created music but also played the violin and had severe asthma. Was known as the RED Headed Priest.
Who is Antonio Vivaldi
This family is usually made from wood and includes the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon
Which is the woodwind family
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Which is Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Which note get 1 beat
What is a quarter note
During this period everything became over exaggerated; art, architecture, fashion, music, etc. Invention of the harpsichord.
What is the Baroque period
The most famous Baroque composer
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach
This family of instruments are made from leather, wood, and metal, includes, drums, cymbals, chimes, xylophones, triangle, marimba, wood blocks, and piano
Which is the percussion family
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Which is Beethoven' 5th Symphony
What is the formal name for Mama G and Papa F
What is the Treble and Bass clef
During this period of rebirth music became more complex with the introduction of melody and harmony, also the introduction of more instruments (invention of the printing press)
What is the Renaissance period
This composer created many of his works while also becoming deaf.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven
These instruments are made from metals like brass and includes tubas, trumpets, french horns, trombones, euphonium
Which is the brass family
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Which is Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture
Which note gets 2 beats
What is a half note
During this period marked by emotional expression and larger, more diverse orchestras. Music during this time was created to invoke lots of feelings in their audiences.
Which is the Romantic period
This composer was a musical prodigy and has over 800 works he completed in his lifetime.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This family of instruments is made from wood and one is made of metal, there are two ways to make sounds, includes violin, viola, cello, double base, and harp
Which is the string family
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Which is Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor
Which note gets 4 beats
Which is a whole note
During this period of music people on sing in churches and a cappella
What is the Medieval period
This Russian composer has many works that are still internationally known in both symphonies and ballets. The Waltz King
Who is Pyoter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
This person is the most important person in an orchestra. He or she uses an object to direct musicians. Keeping time, dynamics, and tone
Who is the conductor
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Which is Mozart's The Magic Flute
What note get 3 beats
Which is the doted half note
During this period they created music that was more intentional and balanced. It was reserved for the royalty and wealthy
Which is the Classical period