Musical Periods
Bach's music: Baroque or Classical?
Baroque
What is the Hurrian Hymn No. 6?
The world’s oldest known song, over 3,400 years old.
How does music affect cortisol levels?
Lowers cortisol, reducing stress.
What is Johann Sebastian Bach’s musical style and a famous work?
Baroque; "Brandenburg Concertos."
Name three string instruments and how they produce sound.
Violin, Cello, Harp; sound is produced by plucking or bowing strings.
Mozart: Classical or Romantic?
Classical
Why is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony historically important?
Composed when he was completely deaf
How does playing an instrument improve cognitive skills?
Enhances memory and problem-solving.
How did Beethoven’s music change as he lost his hearing?
Became more intense and dramatic.
Which brass instrument is known for its deep, low pitch and is often used in marching bands?
Tuba
Emotional, big orchestras: Which period?
Romantic
How many pieces of wood are in a violin?
About 70.
What is music therapy used for?
Helps patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
What is Mozart best known for?
Operas and symphonies during the Classical period.
What is the main difference between a clarinet and a flute?
Clarinet uses a reed; flute does not.
Stravinsky: Modern or Baroque
What makes Wagner’s "Der Ring des Nibelungen" unique?
It is the longest opera, about 15 hours.
How does learning music help language development?
Improves listening and communication skills.
What is Tchaikovsky’s contribution to ballet music?
Wrote famous ballets like "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker."
Describe the appearance and sound of a xylophone.
Wooden bars, bright and percussive sound, played with mallets.
1750: end of which period?
Baroque
From which language does the word “music” originate?
Greek ("mousike").
Which brain regions are activated by music?
Emotion, memory, and motor control areas.
How did Stravinsky’s "The Rite of Spring" challenge traditional music?
Used dissonant, rhythmic, and primitive sounds.
Why is the piano considered both a string and a percussion instrument?
Strings are struck by hammers (percussion).