This is the basic structure or PLAN of a musical composition.
What is the FORM?
100
The cat is represented by this instrument.
What is the clarinet?
100
The symphony orchestra is made up of how many families of instruments?
What are four?
100
Ludwig van Beethoven was a composer of the later _______________ era.
What is Classical?
100
This instrument is two metal plates that are struck together.
What are the cymbals?
200
This form, divided into two sections, is known as AB Form. What other name does it have?
What is Binary Form?
200
The duck is represented by this instrument.
What is the oboe?
200
This family which makes up the largest portion of the symphony is known as the "backbone of the symphony."
What is the String Family?
200
In the last seven years of his life, he struggled with this physical ailment.
What is deafness?
200
This is the focal point of the orchestra. Everyone looks to him/her as the leader, coach, and interpreter.
Who is the Conductor?
300
ABA form, or ______________ form, is divided into 3 sections.
What is Ternary?
300
Each character is represented by a section of music called a __________.
What is a theme?
300
The Woodwind Family is divided up into these two categories: the flutes and the __________.
What are the Reeds?
300
Beethoven's later works were sounding more and more different from his earlier classical works. This caused a shift from the Classical Era to which era?
What is the Romantic Era?
300
Brass Instruments use slides, valves, and keys to change pitch. What is the only instrument that uses slides?
What is the Trombone?
400
This form, which the structure ABACA, is knows as what? Hint: The "A" section keeps coming back!
What is RONDO Form?
400
The timpani and bass drum represent which characters?
Who are the hunters?
400
This ancient woodwind instrument has a nasal and penetrating sound.
What is the Oboe?
400
Beethoven's love of the countryside caused him to write his Symphony no. 6, the ________________ Symphony.
What is the "Pastoral" Symphony?
400
Which one is longer, a motive or a theme?
What is a theme?
500
Symphonies and sonatas are divided up into sections, usually three or four. What are these sections called?
What are movements?
500
A distinctive fragment of music that keeps coming back again and again is called a ____________.
What is a Motive?
500
The conductor uses this to indicate phrasing, tempo, and dynamics.
What is a Baton?
500
Beethoven wrote a special composition for a lady he proposed to. This famous piece is called _____ ________.
What is "Fur Elise"?
500
This section of a pop song brings NEW material, usually in place of a verse.